I am buying a rent-to-own home in TN. I have not signed a contract. Can I be charged a late fee, for first late payment?
answered on Apr 7, 2022
You may want to rethink this transaction. The landlord will probably keep whatever money you pay him and file a Detainer Warrant.
answered on Apr 3, 2022
There are several methods. You can simply have it transferred to you individually, possibly saying you are married. But if he lives there he might have Homstead Rights. If it is very valuable property, you could form a corporation to hold it. There could be many different Family interests... Read more »
estate is now being held up because of lawsuit.
house sold auction, 260,000. only 11,000 owed
that money goes into estate.
what can be done, if anything
answered on Mar 28, 2022
The Estate Fiduciary has to file suit against the Trustee that conducted the Sale for the Surplus. Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Conversion, and maybe others.
I haven’t been to court yet but it’s coming up
answered on Mar 28, 2022
It could disqualify you. Talk to your SS attorney now, then conduct the conveyance accordingly.
There is no will can she evict us
answered on Mar 16, 2022
If the Sister is the owner, then she can file a Detainer Warrant against any other non-owner occupant.
As the Son, you might want to search the property's Title at the Register's Office and determine Title.
The Will stated that I could live in the house as long as I desire but if I sell the house the money I get would be divided 4 ways between me and my 3 siblings. At the time the will was written my brother was off the grid. He came back 3 years later, My mom being elderly could not bring herself to... Read more »
answered on Mar 16, 2022
An agreed sale and deed are probably your only option besides hiring an attorney to prosecute an action for a Sale for Partition. There the Heirs At Law will split the net proceeds of the Sale. You cannot file a Detainer Warrant against another Tennant In Common.
Description 3,97 or the 1.50 and 2.47 both done by surveys 1st unrecorded but state on warranty deed 2nd was recorded with in parity on deed which is legal
answered on Mar 14, 2022
What is your question? There may be mistakes, but how does it affect you?
Warranty deed looks homemade from mother to husband and refinanced on same day 2 diferant insurment # now he’s tring to sell I’m her daughtery’ need stop all property
answered on Mar 8, 2022
if the Deed meets the requirements of your state, it may be found valid. However that's assuming all of the signatures are authentic. If you feel there may be some wrong doing, I suggest speaking with an attorney in your jurisdiction who may be able to help you ensure your mom's rights... Read more »
My home was purchased in 2016. My wife and I married in 2016. Her name is not on the deed and the mortgage is paid from my personal bank account. With less than $5000 remaining on the mortgage, I've been approved for a HELOC. However, the bank is requiring my wife's signature on the... Read more »
answered on Mar 9, 2022
If the lender demands the spouse's obligation on the Note, then that is their prerogative. You may have to borrow somewhere else.
I am looking at acquiring the seller's interest in a Installment Land Sale Contract on property in TN. I've bought in other states, but not sure if they are used in TN and as such are they enforceable in TN? Is a judicial foreclosure required? Thank you
answered on Mar 4, 2022
A Contract For A Deed is just a Lease With Option To Purchase. Most "buyers" have Detainer Warrants filed on them way before they get close to exercising their option. The landowner has all the leverage here. And often the landowner will be foreclosed on, have a tax sale, etc.,... Read more »
My mother and father divorced in 2010. Father quit claimed the house to my mother to remove his name. It was never filed with the county clerk and the house is still in both of their names. My mother passed away last month and my father says he can’t deed it to me solely because he says their... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2022
Not sure what the City Clerk has to do with this. But if he is the owner, probably as the Surviving
Tenant By The Entirety, then he can convey title. There may be a possible challenge by the Estate, but that is doubtful and does not prevent the conveyance now. It does not sound like... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2022
The owner will have to file and prosecute a Detainer Warrant in General Sessions.
When my husband's parents passed away last year, we inherited their home. About a month later, we got a note from the HOA that they hadn't paid most of the time, about $1280 worth. Now that our name is on the deed, are we responsible for that past due amount? I've looked through the... Read more »
answered on Feb 24, 2022
HOA dues are a lien against the property, not the owners. If not paid, foreclosure occurs whether you bought or inherited the condo.
How to get HOA to reduce/eliminate dues (330/yr) for residents not benefiting from any HOA amenities (security gates, private roads) since my house is outside that area. I must use Co. road and no security gates provided. Is this a breach of fiduciary services because I get no amenities that the... Read more »
answered on Feb 22, 2022
You would be wise to have an attorney review the HOA bylaws and CCRs. Something seems off that you're being assessed HOA fees without the benefit of receiving services.
My landlord just wanted someone staying in his home. Recently was going to sell me the house, now changed his mind. During that time he told me to not pay rent for 2 months and save money to buy the house. When I asked the rent amount (my roommate paid rent I didn’t & he’s now moved out) he... Read more »
answered on Feb 21, 2022
A Detainer Warrant has to be filed and served or posted. Court awards possession to owner, and if you are not out in 10 days, the owner gets a Writ of possession to be executed by the Sheriff.
My cousin is the Trustee and I have been in prison for a few years and don't know if there's a will or what to do. Advice would be greatly appreciated.
answered on Feb 19, 2022
Your question cannot be answered without reviewing the trust and the deed, but chances are there is not a whole lot that needs to be done with respect to the titling of the property. The wonderful thing about holding land in a trust is when the settlor passes no probate is necessary.
Waived appraisal contingency and appraisal came in @ $40K under contract price. Seller not willing to negotiate. Their agent is threatening to sue for his commission? I understand I stand to loose my earnest money but does agent/broker have standing to sue if they re-list property and sell it?
answered on Feb 17, 2022
I assume you are the buyer, and that you have read the purchase contract verbatim. If so the realtor can sue both Parties for his commission most of the time. That earnest money is usually funds that the buyer will never recover, and that is usually the extent of your practical liability. If... Read more »
Easement is for High Voltage Transmission Electrical lines.
Easement was not disclosed by the seller. Seller was aware as it was later found on his deed with title work. Easement was on the title work, but its existence or the actual title work was not shared with us by the closing... Read more »
answered on Feb 9, 2022
Did a title company or the closing attorney communicate with you about the title? If so, then a possible case of negligent misrepresentation might lie for a specific lie, but still a weak case. It is very doubtful as apparently noone represented you, and you did not check out anything. If... Read more »
The Plaintiff (Landlord) won the Detainer Warrant hearing by default as I could not appear due to my being hospitalized the night before the Hearing at 9 am. (However, I had no real defense, I was behind and had no way to come up with what I owed; 2 months rent, so I was expecting to lose at the... Read more »
answered on Feb 8, 2022
If you are still in possession ten days after the Judgment, then the landlord can ask for a
Writ of Possession to issue. Usually the Sheriff will contact you to leave prior to force, but it is not required. Not going to Court probably forfeited your Security Deposit which you did not... Read more »
In an real estate deal from one or multiple heirs to another heir
answered on Jan 28, 2022
Are you wanting to enforce the agreement? If so, it will be difficult. If not, it is doubtful anyone will try to enforce it. Statute of Frauds may prevent it, and I doubt a tender was made on a date certain.
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