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They didn’t put the fence back what can I do
answered on Jul 26, 2024
You can hire a fence contractor to replace your fence or you can do it yourself. If they can successfully sell the shed and recover more than the amount you owe plus the cost of repossession (including the removal of the fence) and cost of the sale, you may be entitled to any additional proceeds.
I have lived in my apartment for 7 months and i have signed 2 leases during that time (my lease is for 12months). The second time i sign lease it was due to the property being sold to a new owner, which it was sold again to a new owner (who i have no information about). Since my complex was sold 3x... View More 
answered on Jul 26, 2024
No, you are not required to sign a new lease.
If the new owner purchased the complex with prior knowledge of your lease, the new owner can simply step into the shoes of the old owner as your landlord under the terms and conditions of your current lease.
The new owner may ask you to... View More
I have been deal and messages to neighbors 14 days after hurricane collapse fence but she said she not care no money pay it ,that her fence she do what ever she want .Fence is boundary back yard have to split cost but she didn’t want pay .Do I need sue her ?
The HOA entity was forfeited in 2010 from Sec of State but the HOA's current board collects HOA dues. In my deed warranty it states" "this conveyance is made and accepted subject to all easements, reservations, conditions, covenants and restrictive covenants as the same appear of... View More
Been homeless now over a year after fraudulent eviction tactics and illegal renting by contract for 12 months
I live in a PUD (planned unit development) in Texas. The PUD was developed in 2002. The original developer let the HOA fall into involuntary end status in 2010 because he sold all the homes and left. The contract mentioned a successor clause, but no one reinstated the entity to active status. I... View More
What would be the best way to get a answer from the court on if a probate was actually done or not. No file can be located but there is a couple pages that would make one think that it took place. But two affidavits say there was no probate done.
We are under the impression that some of... View More
to a grand daughter, she never had the will probated, she lived on the property until 2 years ago when the house burned down, She never paid any property taxes and the county is getting ready to take the land. I am trying to pay the back taxes and get the land put into my name solely. So, is the... View More
I tried to e file request but was ignored . Also
Never got a hearing , trial , just a judgment ok n mail. I'm in a wheelchair and was not able to move during floods ! This is not an excuse it's fact
How can I be responsible for acts of god ! And lose everything ! There... View More
She refuses to vacate the property, list for sale, and remove herself from the deed. I called the bank to remove my bank information for the monthly payments but they stated it had be authorized by both which she is not cooperating. I had a lawyer I was working with but he has been stating for the... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
When two or more persons own a home together, each owner has the right to occupy the home absent a written agreement to the contrary signed by all of the owners. An owner can only sell that owner's interest and it requires all of the owners cooperating together to sell the entire interest in... View More
Her lawyer buried us in paper work now lawyers want 5k /10k retainer we are on fix income we are not showing up in court my mom has Alzheimer's I have a Dr letter for her I don't want to go to court with out a lawyer can not afford one not fair bottom line can I be held in content of... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
If your brother had children, his estate will pass to those children or their descendants. If not, your brother's estate will pass to his parents, which would include your mom if she was also his mom.
Your brother's ex cannot inherit anything from your brother's estate... View More
My husband wants to keep the house and I do not want to be on the loan anymore. He can pay the payments and bills with support of roommates but is asking that I give him a year and a half to refinance. Do I have to hold off on the divorce if I agree to wait because his credit is not where it needs... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
You can get divorced and include in your divorce decree a provision that he has a set period of time to refinance or the house will be sold. At the time of refinance or sale, you can specify how much you are to receive. You will want to include an owelty lien and have him sign a deed of trust to... View More
The loan person for the buyer was also working on getting additional money from assistance programs. So I don't know if they would have even met the closing date today 11th even without the hurricane that was actually a tropical storm. Verbally I said ok to the 15th;
however, I have... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
Seems counterproductive for your friend for her attorney to have to outbid you for her half-interest in her house.
House is not well kept value at 50 -55k
We bought a home in Dallas in 2020 and found out that foundation work was done by the previous owner that was never disclosed to us. We only found this out because we've been experiencing issues due to the increase in Texas thunderstorms over the past few months. This has led to costly repairs... View More
Abandoned for 7 years
answered on Jul 8, 2024
If you buy the property in a tax foreclosure sale, yes. But you do not automatically obtain title to a property simply by paying past due taxes.
We are purchasing an owner financed home for $27,000 6% interest,15 year. We bought it 2012, the man we are purchasing from, is now in assisted living, & son has taken over businesses, we found out we haven't had insurance for over a year (that we paid for) so son starts looking into... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes. The statute of limitations for breach of contract is four years. As a condition precedent to collecting attorney fees in a suit for breach of contract, he is required to make a written demand for payment at least thirty days before bringing suit. If you pay the demand within thirty days,... View More
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