I am being taken to court by my previous landlord for unpaid rent. We had an agreement that is now null and void, and I don't recall any specific terms in the lease regarding this situation. My landlord has previously expressed a preference for resolving matters personally rather than going to... View More

I own a home where I currently live. My ex-boyfriend, who used to contribute to some bills, continues to live in my home without any formal agreement or legal right to stay. I've asked him to leave, but he hasn't moved out. I'm looking for advice on how to make him leave without... View More

I am the executor for a jointly owned home where one owner has passed away and the surviving owner is in a nursing home. The house has been vacant for more than one year. One party wishes to sell the property, but the other party is opposed. Can I force the other party to sell the house?

Given my current debt situation resulting from stock market losses, I want to know if I can transfer ownership of my home to my girlfriend and then proceed to file for bankruptcy. What legal or financial consequences might arise from this action?

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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Mar 30, 2025

Any transfer within a year or three for less than "full consideration", i.e., fair market value, will be subject to scrutiny and probably rescission, and may be grounds for replacement of the debtor in a Chapter 13 case with a trustee. The bankruptcy laws in the US have been on the books... View More

I currently have a house under mortgage, and I bought it two years ago. I also own a tenant-occupied condo. I haven't missed any mortgage payments on either property, but I've experienced significant financial loss in the stock market. If I file for bankruptcy, will they take my house?

On March 29, 2025, during a visit to the title company for the sale of some property, I was unexpectedly asked by my husband to sign a deed transfer, believed to be for moving the property into a joint trust. I was distressed at that moment, and now I realize the joint trust never existed. There... View More

I signed a lease agreement for my rental property, but my landlord did not disclose any information about possible lead paint. I recently discovered that my child has lead in his system. The landlord has offered $2,500 to help us move out. What are my legal options in this situation?

I have a partition action pending in Bibb County, Alabama. In December, the judge issued an order to sell a property, then held it in abeyance over my objections. Recently, he issued a new order claiming his prior order was final, but significantly changed the terms, resulting in a $53,000 loss for... View More

I have been living on a property all my life and have built my house there. I have contributed to maintaining and improving the property. I have paid rent to the property owner, and I have some documentation showing permission to build my house. What can I do if the property owner wants to sell the... View More

I have allowed my adult stepdaughter to live in my house for over two years, but she is now an unwelcome guest. There is no lease or rental agreement between us, and I am the sole owner of the property. Her mother, my spouse, agrees with her removal. During her stay, my stepdaughter, along with her... View More

I paid a landowner with a certified check for a small strip of land, which has no utilities or buildings, based on a recorded survey. However, there is no written agreement, and the landowner accepted the money but is refusing to sign any documents. Is this legal, and what can I do about it?

I am the leaseholder, and my unemployed partner, who is not listed on the lease, has been living with me and receives his mail at this address because he has nowhere else to go. He has not contributed to rent or expenses for the past 4-5 months. We have a child together, and the landlord is aware... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Mar 30, 2025

Yes. The landlord may give proper notice then sue for unlawful detainer.

I am currently in the contingency period of a real estate contract for a new home. I recently discovered that high voltage power lines are near the property, and their ill effects were not disclosed in the contract. Only verbal information was provided, which did not cover potential health... View More

I purchased a car from a dealership in Illinois in January 2024, and the title they sent me is not recognized by the State of Georgia. I've tried contacting the dealership, but they are unresponsive. I'm seeking a clear title for the car I bought with cash. I've only made phone calls... View More

I purchased a dirt bike for my son as a gift. Although he does not live with me, the dirt bike is kept at his home with his mother. While the mother, son, and multiple people were present, they allowed a friend to ride the dirt bike on their property. The friend was injured badly after being struck... View More

I am dealing with ongoing issues of invasion of privacy, personal injury, trespass, vandalism, and conspiracy on my property since March 2023. Witnesses, including Magalia residents and sheriff deputies, can verify aspects of my experience. Despite contacting local authorities and attorneys in... View More

I share an apartment with a roommate in Newark, NJ, and we both signed the lease agreement and contributed equally to the deposit. Now my roommate is leaving, and there is no written agreement between us about the division of the deposit. Our landlord mentioned that I would need to return my... View More

I was a defendant in a Trespass to Try Title case in Texas and filed a counterclaim of Unjust Enrichment. During the bench trial, I lost the Trespass to Try Title portion, but the judge acknowledged that my contributions to the property were 85% of its value and that I paid property taxes for over... View More

I live in Maryland and want to own and operate a decommissioned ambulance as a personal vehicle, possibly converting it into a camper van. I'm concerned about the legality, insurance, and registration requirements for such a vehicle. Are there any laws in Maryland preventing this, and what... View More

My father was not in the presence of a notary to do this transaction. He had no idea the guy was going to sign the whole property deed to himself.