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Q: Hello my fiance and I submitted an application for a rental home. We were denied without reason. What can we do?

We made sure we met all qualifications.

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answered on Jun 29, 2023

So long as you were not denied for an illegal reason, it would not appear that you would have any recourse. For example, if the person renting the home selected a more highly qualified applicant, or maybe another applicant offered to pay the full rent up front, or some other arrangement.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Elder Law, Probate and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Do I have any kind of legal rights to family property that I do not own if I have proof of residence for 20 plus years?

I am the person's granddaughter but what happened was the property was in my grandmother's name she had dementia back in 2018 or 19 and my uncle came and had her sign the property to him I was told all my life that I would inherit my portion of the property up until last year and then my... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jun 12, 2023

In situations like this, property ownership and rights can be complex and depend on various factors, including the specific laws of your jurisdiction and the documentation involved.

If your grandmother had dementia at the time she signed the property over to your uncle, it could potentially...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: How can they be made to leave!? My mom passed away almost 1 year ago and left and 2 sisters and 1 the house. The oldest

Had power of attorney and I'm assuming she is dealing with probate. She doesn't talk to me and isn't authoritative with the situation. The other sister lives in the house with 7 other adults she now has there. No power, no water. They have the carport covered completely and the yards... View More

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answered on May 1, 2023

All tenants in common have the right to occupy their property, utilities or not. You may wish to hire an attorney to file for a Sale For Partition.

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Q: My cousin and I have a house that was never change out of our grandmother's name. He informed me that I will be severed

and will have to leave within next 30 day to sell the house. What are my rights? I am not working and have no where to go or means of funds.

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answered on Apr 12, 2023

Hire an attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Who has been paying taxes? You might be an heir and tenant in common, or might have a defense to losing possession by payment of taxes. If an heir, record an Affidavit of Heirship.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: What Federal law allows an Executor of Estate as the only Trustee the court right to sell inherited [mortgage]?

Through Probate [mother willed son to be the Executor and Trustee of their home in South Carolina] whereas the mortgage has gone into the Foreclosure process. He has filed Chapter 7 solely upon the mortgage debt, but the mortgagor will not release the home or accept any offers for said home. What... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2023

Despite the express wording of Section 506 of the Bankruptcy Code, the US Supreme Court has ruled that there is no "cram-down" of secured claims in a Chapter 7 case, and the provisions of Ch. 13 likewise prohibit a "short sale" of mortgaged property where the holder of the first... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Good Afternoon! I purchased a home with a shed in the back yard. The previous home owner had not completed payments on

the shed. She notified them and inivited them to pick it up. They didn't. Two months after I bought the home, they attempted to repossess shed. They destroyed my fence and yard. They claim they still own the shed. They are not currently willing to pay for damages. What are my legal options?

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Hire a SC attorney to sue for property tort damages. You will need a witness to establish the cost of repairs.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Developer purchasing my land put closing date and within 5 days to close. Or until all surveys completed. Closing missed

Developer is trying to purchase all land near us and continues to add more properties. Contract was supposed to close by 13Jan2023 or within 5 days or until all surveys completed. But every new property requires new surveys and delays our closing. So far we have missed 2 closings and I now wish to... View More

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answered on Feb 20, 2023

It appears your contract is breached unless you agreed to it. You may want to sell to someone else. Consult with a SC attorney. Whatever you do litigation may occur, especially if there is earnest money involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: How does my mother get my deceased father’s property in her name if he didn’t have a will?

My dad passed away 3 months ago- intestate- and is survived by my mother (his wife), my 2 brothers, and myself. His name is the only one listed as property owner for the family house & land. What do we need to do to keep the property in the family? And will it be put in just my mother’s name... View More

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answered on Feb 20, 2023

Hire a competent SC attorney to search the title, determine heirship, draft an Affidavit of Heirship, and draft a deed from various Heirs to the one Heir which they agree for him to own individually. If multiple Heirs will be tenants in common, someone has to pay taxes and insurance.

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Q: A buyer says a wire transfer has been "initiated" for payment. I have not received the money and the payment is now late

The payment is coming from an international bank in Belize to my US account. Does the "initiation" of the wire transfer constitute payment on time, or am I allowed to access a late fee.

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answered on Feb 8, 2023

Payment is money delivered to the seller. Do not sign the Deed until you have money in hand. Wire Transfers for real property are notorious for fraud. Hire an attorney to complete this conveyance.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Unmarried-splitting up. Both names are on the house deed - only his name is on the mortgage. I want the house. Now what?

We purchased the home not quite a year ago. Now he wants to split up after 8 years together. Both of our names are on the deed but the mortgage is in his name only. I want to stay in my house. I am not expecting him to pay the mortgage, I will pay it but the mortgage. He had the better credit so we... View More

Alisha Melvin
Alisha Melvin
answered on Feb 5, 2023

Were you husband and wife going through a divorce or just purchased the home together while single? I would need this information to properly respond.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: We sold land that my spouse inherited in South Carolina. We now live in Tennessee. How is the capital gains done in SC.

How is base price figured on inherited land?

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answered on Jan 23, 2023

TN does not have an income tax... If you live here, why are you worried about SC's income taxes? But heir will get a stepped up basis anywhere.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: Ex and I are JTROS on our paid for home. Partition default judgement months ago, but delinquent tax sale does what to us

What happens with the partition during the redemption period of the delinquent tax sale?

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answered on Dec 6, 2022

Any Partition Action will be subject to the Tax Sale, which should have been part of the Partition Sale Order. Apparently the Partition Action is incomplete and erroneous. High tax bidder will ignore the Partition action.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: My brother and me owned house and land together.he sold it without my knowledge and kept money from sale.what do I do?
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answered on Nov 25, 2022

Hire a competent SC attorney to search the title and determine ownership. File suit to Set Aside the Fraudulent Conveyance or sue to Quiet Title to your interest. Ejectment probably will not work, as any Tenant In Common can convey their lawful interest. At worst, file suit for Partition against... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Our tree drops branches on a neighbor's yard. Can he sue us to pay to trim branches over his yard, or for damages?

The branches of a tree in our yard extend into a neighbor's yard space. The neighbor states that he would prefer not to pay a tree service himself to trim the branches.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 2, 2022

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you consult with a local attorney for specific property law, the short answer nationwide is that one could be liable for damage their overhanging tree causes to a neighbor's property. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: My aunt and I each own half of the house I reside in. Can she force me to buy her out or sell?

This is in rural Lexington county south carolina. Not Durham n.c. I pay the property taxes, the homeowners insurance, do all the maintenence, upkeep and many improvements to the home.

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answered on Nov 14, 2022

Yes she can force a Partition Sale.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: In SC, who handles the disbursement of surplus funds from a foreclosure auction?

The house has already been auctioned through the the court and the money paid to the courts and lawyers...and the surplus.... after ALL of it was paid has been ordered by the judge to be disbursed to me and only me... But where do I go to collect? Who do I need to speficially contact?

D. Nathan Davis
D. Nathan Davis
answered on Nov 1, 2022

You need to contact the person who conducted the sale of the property. This person may be called a Master, Special Referee, or Judge. There is a form you will need to file to claim the proceeds. The person conducting the sale may have the form for you to sign or you may have to obtain the form... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for South Carolina on
Q: I have been given a piece of property with a home on it but I haven't got the title or deed etc

I want to put it on paper and make it official but not exactly sure how to write it out

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answered on Oct 17, 2022

How have you been given land? Will, Heir, Order of Court? Hire a competent SC attorney to search the Title, draft a Deed with a Derivation of Title Clause, and try to get it executed if it is an actual gift. Otherwise an Affidavit of Heirship might be recorded, with no Deed as ancestor is... View More

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Q: Myself & ex-wife are listed on the deed, she lives in the house with her current husband. How do i get her to buy me out
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answered on Oct 10, 2022

Hire a competent SC attorney to file an action for a Sale For Partition.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: We live in SC, do you need a lawyer to add joint tenancy with right to survivorship to your property deed.
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answered on Oct 7, 2022

Hire a lawyer to draft the Deed. No title companies nor internet forms. Otherwise you will make a permanent mistake.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for South Carolina on
Q: On a deed there's a notation saying that 2 other people didn't sign the deed but are listed as heirs. Explain please.

On the deed one person signed but 2 of her siblings were listed as heirs but did not sign the deed. Do the siblings have claim to that land?

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answered on Aug 22, 2022

You will need a competent SC attorney to read the Deed, and search the Title. But you probably were only conveyed the one signing grantor's interest, so that you are a Tenant In Common with the other Heirs. An Heirship Determination may be in order to see who has Title. Hopefully you did... View More

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