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I own 1/3 of a property. 1 party wants to be baught out and paid montly.
answered on Aug 5, 2015
The price and terms can be negotiated. If the parties can't agree, an option may be to file a lawsuit for partition. Check with a real estate lawyer.
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On counter-offer, seller agreed to spot coat some areas of the roof after Inspection declared them needed. Seller did so but did not hire a professional roofer. Buyer agreed to counter-offer, and 2 months after occupancy had a leak. Buyer wants seller to pay.
answered on Aug 5, 2015
Hiring an unlicensed contractor can lead to problems. Check with a local real estate lawyer about your specific situation, rights and options.
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Title paperwork says we can be released from the shared well agreement if we build our own well. We did. What kind of form do we need to do to relinquish any rights/liabilities, etc. from the well? Our home is under contract but this has to be taken care of first. Title co. says can't help.
answered on Aug 1, 2015
Talk to a real estate lawyer, who can review the terms of the agreement and advise.
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My landlord hasn't responded to multiple outreach attempts. Rent is due soon. What do I do?
answered on Aug 1, 2015
Talk to a real estate lawyer asap to protect your interests.
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contract on their part? Do I have any recourse? They have a history of doing this, then seizing the homes if you quit paying lot rent.
answered on Jul 25, 2015
Could be. Check the terms of the written contract and talk to a local breach of contract lawyer. If they have a history, consider a report to the Attorney General's office.
answered on Jul 19, 2015
Only seeing this question now. Certainly not now, unless the contract provides otherwise.
My mother left the house to my brother and I. The deed has been changed to both our names and inheritance taxes paid. The issue is that the house is in Philadelphia, Pa., I live in Southern AZ. My brother has lived there for 4 years, rent free. He refuses to answer any calls or correspondence.... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2015
You should talk to a real estate litigation lawyer in PA. You may have to file a lawsuit there.
partner decides to sell, the other partner has to agree to the sale or agrees to accept a new partner. Otherwise, I cannot sell.
What is Arizona law regarding right to sell? Is there only one choice or can partners decide on the terms of possible termination of partnership?
answered on Jul 2, 2015
Generally speaking, this would be covered in the partnership contract (or entity documents) between the parties. Depending on their agreement, if the parties cannot agree, a lawsuit may be necessary to resolve the situation.
If I am renting space from an commercial management company and I am unhappy with the performance of their janitorial company, can I opt out of using their company and hire my own. If so, am I legally entitled to a reasonable compensation on my monthly lease for not using their janitorial provider?
answered on Jun 22, 2015
The first place to look in answering this question is to review your lease documents. If the lease is well drafted, the answer should be there.
It was then sold at auction to James Nutter Company and then transferred to Fannie Mae, so the recordings in July 2013 referred. It was then put up for sale thru Coldwell Banker and the potential buyers could not obtain Title Insurance so then the home sat for a few more years. I did call the... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2015
I'd start by reading the homeowner's association documents to see who is responsible for what.
home inspector erroneously stated air conditioner defective. 2 hvac professionals have given us written documentation air conditioner is in good condition. buyer put on binsr they want $5,000 credit to "repair or replace air conditioner because it will cost them $8,300 to upgrade it) or they... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2015
You can always do a new contract, making clear is supersedes all previous contracts and documents (including the old binsr).
A property manager working under his supervision rented our house without doing any credit reports, background check and applications, the only document she wrote was a contract with the wrong amounts and never collected rents or deposits. Her designated broker told us not to contact a lawyer and... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2015
He is trying to protect his interests. If he is with a very large company, you can be sure he is getting advice from a lawyer. The fact he told you not to see a lawyer suggests he will very likely offer an unreasonably low settlement amount.
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A seller wants to close within 24 hours after the Title company completes their Title search and provides a commitment to title. However, Seller doesn't want to put a contract date on contract. He is of the assumption that if you put a date, the title company will take their time. This is a... View More
answered on May 30, 2015
The entire agreement should be reviewed to determine this. Be well.
wholesale transaction. NOT an AAR contract.
Seller has a signed contract. Escrow is NOT opened. Another offer comes in. Seller tells offer #1 that he go another/better offer he is accepting. Buyer #2 opens escrow.
Seller #1 is not happy. Do they have any legal standings? I'd... View More
answered on May 29, 2015
Hard to say whether the seller breached the first contract without reviewing it. Be well.
filed a 1099s form stating our profit is the entire sale amount of the property, $350,000. What should we do?
I found the tenant for my Rental when I started with a Property Management Firm in Kingman AZ. The Tenant fulfilled the One Year Lease and has been in my Home paying Month-to Month for three years beyond the original Lease. I want to Sell my Rental House and the tenant wants to buy it. Do I HAVE TO... View More
answered on May 29, 2015
Check the agreement you have with the Property Management Firm.
Seller sent this email to me , I am the listing agent. It is under contract. COE June 15th All contingencies have been removed
answered on May 29, 2015
Here's a link to the administrative code containing that section: http://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_04/4-28.pdf
We are thinking about moving to AZ to retire and would like to purchase the property now and build something in a few years.
answered on May 29, 2015
There shouldn't be unless you agree to it or unless it's in the CC&Rs or other documents affecting the property. Plenty of people own vacant land. Check with a real estate lawyer about the specific property you are interested in.
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