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The Real Estate Agent went into Agreement with My Sister who has power of Attorney for my mother, who has severe dementia. My Sister gave power of attorney to my Brother (who lived in the house) so he could sell the house. My brother signed the contract between the Real Estate Agent and himself... View More 
answered on Sep 9, 2017
Disclosure of asbestos is mandatory, regardless of whether it poses a health hazard or not. While the presence of asbestos-containing materials is to be expected in the vast majority of old buildings, the seller is required by law to notify future owners with regard to the existence of such... View More
This property was left to me by my mother's estate. SHe died without a will and I own 1/6 of the property.
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answered on Apr 24, 2016
The property will likely go through a probate procedure to clear title unless there was a deed that handled the distribution prior to death. If co-owners cannot agree on the sale of property, there may be an action called a partition action to have the court decide the disposition or sale of the... View More
I am staying at a rv park where I have a separate electric meter. I am paying 15 cents per kilowatt hr. but blueridge electric co-op only charges 10 cents per kilowatt.
Does this make this owner a co-op and is this legal?
Thanks
Mike
answered on Nov 1, 2015
http://www.regulatorystaff.sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx
You can probably call them and ask these questions.
I still live in the home with my husband and two small children. We have paid all of the bills on the home since it was purchased. My Mother has never paid a bill and she moved out two years ago. She is now suing us for a partition of the home. If she attempts to access the home, can she be removed... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2015
Depends on how the ownership is held and the agreements between the owners. Talk to a local real estate lawyer ASAP. Make sure you answer the lawsuit within the required deadline.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is... View More
the down payment and closing we can not be included in sale a s partners etc due to our credit and mortgage going through .. Can we after closing write up a partnership letter through an attorney for the amount and get a write off ??
answered on May 6, 2015
Actually, your deal with your sister in law makes me a little uncomfortable. Is the mortgage company aware where the down payment for the property is coming from? I would advise you to speak with an attorney in person with the complete details as I think you are getting very close to mortgage... View More
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