Contact a lawyer. The value and nature of the claim is likely outside the scope of small claims court. That said, your nephew should be entitled to either a return of the money or pursue legal action to force the seller to sign over the deed.

You will need to contact a local attorney who can review all the materials related to the HOA. You are correct that HOAs usually must be empowered via a prior contractual agreement. This usually occurs with the first sale from the builder and continued with every subsequent purchaser. A post-fact... View More

You can simply ask they to change the angle. At issue is whether the camera use is an improper invasion of your privacy. While an attorney would need to review all the specifics, there is nothing improper with a private party pointing a camera at the front of someone's home. This can be less... View More

You have two options. First, you can wait for the deceased father's estate to be probated - this will allow you to either make a claim for the land or negotiate with the new beneficiary. The downside of this approach is that Colorado allows up to 3 years for an estate to be probated (and at... View More

This question requires specific legal advice and opinions. This is beyond the scope of Justia's Q&A (which provides general legal advice). For specific guidance you will need to contact (and likely pay) an attorney directly.

It is not an antitrust matter. The HOA does not meet the requirements to be subject to antitrust laws. HOA requirements of a purchase from a particular dealer arguably have a rational basis to allow the hyper-conformity that some HOAs require (no comment on whether HOAs de facto transform home... View More

Your memory is correct. Being the law, there are always complexities, but the dominant (original) estate and its successors cannot restrict or prevent access to a prior authorized servient estate if the only means of access is via the dominant estate. Moving out of English common law, you very... View More

Review the sales contract. From your facts you have reasonable grounds to sue. While you can technically pursue an award in small claims court, there may be legal issues that will necessitate a lawyer. It is recommended that you at least consult with a lawyer to see what the lawyer thinks of your... View More

Review your lease agreement. Landlords are allowed to charge penalties and interest for late rent. There is a test of reasonableness of the fees, but only a judge can decide if the fees are reasonable or not.

There are several issues here.For the land, a sale cannot occur without approval of all people on the deed. Any person on the deed can force a sale (via a court order), but doing this will require either a private agreement from all parties on the deed and/or a small trial (in Colorado) to... View More

At this point it is probably best to contact a real estate attorney. You have potential claims against the inspector, the previous homeowners, and possibly the realtor. From the sounds it, you probably have either a significant foundation problem or serious structural problem resulting in... View More

Assuming that you are not listed on the deed and the deed is listed as a joint tenant (contact the county clerk's office were the property is located to be sure), the estate will need to be probated. If you mother resided in NY, the estate will need to be probated in NY. As part of the... View More

There are various approaches, but this is the safest. Give her written notice that she must leave by no later than the end of the end March. If she stays into April, contact the landlord about changing the locks.

You will need to contact a real estate attorney to make a complete assessment of your specific situation. As a general rule, provided that the amendment was sent before the original contract was signed by both parties, the amendment would likely be classified as a continuation of negotiations and... View More

This is a complex matter that an attorney will need to review to make a complete and accurate assessment. Justia's Q&A is for general information. Generally speaking, a mortgage on a life estate is only valid for duration of the life estate (i.e. you cannot grant security on property that... View More

It depends on the nature of the HOA agreement and the exact ownership of fixtures and property. You will need to contact a lawyer directly for a full review, but here are the general rules. First, review the HOA agreement. If the HOA agreement does not cover this matter general rule is as follows.... View More

The judge's order must be recorded with the Assessor's Office for the partition to be complete, but de facto the property is legally divided with the judge's order. If an appeal is filed, the partition may be delayed.

If you are on the deed, there are various ways to get rid of property. These range from: (1) gifting; (2) donating; (3) abandoning (this may take up to 5 years); (4) not paying property taxes (this presents other issues), etc. For most people, donation or gifting for a nominal sum is usually the... View More

You will need to contact a tax professional directly for a full evaluation. These are the general rules:

(1) Basis (value). You should have "carry-over" basis. Meaning that the mineral rights are valued at time of inheritance (which is really the value of the rights for the... View More

Review the offer, but no it is not normal for the sellers to hold on to the earnest money if the seller breached the agreement. You may need to contact a real estate lawyer.