Depends on how it was left to you.

Were you a joint tenant.

If so, it belongs to you.

Otherwise, may need to probate his estate.

It appears that these are the terms that they are requiring. You have a choice, tell them “no” and don’t purchase this property and find something else.

If the first two parties held title to the property as joint tenants or by the entireties, the answer is no. If the first two parties held title to the property as tenants in common, the answer is yes, but the surviving owner has a 1/2 interest in the property and the decedent's former 1/2... View More

Please explain what you mean by assigning contracts.

Give an example.

Typically yes, but it depends on how you define the word "landlord." I suppose it could be used to refer to a tenant who subleases property to someone, but that would be an unusual use of the word.

There is a note and mortgage.

The note says when the payment is due.

Most notes say that the terms of the note apply to assigns and heirs.

His estate will own the note.

The terms of the note don't change.

Then just attend the closing and dispense with this issue. On another note, did the attorney who created the trust advise you of the fact that as a fiduciary you would likely need to personally attend the closing?

Matters like this are normally covered as part of the real estate closing. If no one did a readout to close the account for the sewer bill as to the prior owners through the date of the closing on the property, you're probably going to be stuck with it if you want future service at the premises.

Does the description of the property you're leasing include the closets? If it doesn't, you probably have no right to verify what's in there. Is it your stuff being stored in the closets? If so, you probably have a right to verify that it is still there and stored safely.

Go back to your real estate attorney who emphasized buyer protection. Explain the problems you've experienced and that you relied on his or her advice. Then look at him or her expectantly and say, "What do we do now?" I should emphasize this is not your lawyer's fault, but it is... View More

It is certainly possible, but the viability of prevailing and recovering in such a lawsuit is a very fact specific determination. That being the case, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including any pictures and communications with your previous landlord,... View More

I’m sorry. Your mother needs your permission to move?

Did you ask her for the items?

If she doesn’t want to give you your property, consider a writ of replevin

Assuming the duplex was in Chicago and is subject to the RLTO, you may have a few different options. That said, it is an extremely technical analysis, and I highly recommend you consult with an attorney individually prior to discussing this matter with your landlord any further.

Many of us... View More

In New York, the answer would be yes most certainly.

Check your lease. What does it say about the landlord having access? Whatever it says controls this situation. If nothing else, ask the landlord to give you at least an hour warning so you have "time to pick up things so it looks better and you'll get a better price."

There's no good way to answer this without more details. For example:

1. if the property is just in your fiance's name, he/she can leave it to anyone he/she wishes in a properly drawn and witnessed will. (This means get it done by a lawyer - do NOT download a form from the... View More

Just move on unless there was a written and signed agreement that you'd get an opportunity to outbid the other buyer.

The answer to your question is, "No."

It depends on how far the driveway extends onto your property. If it is such a small amount that you don't mind giving up that slice of your property, show the survey to the neighbors and offer to give them a deed (yes, give it to them) to the minimum amount of your land necessary for their... View More

Just a thought: Explain all of this to the landlord and see if he'll evict her because she's damaging the house, without evicting you at the same time. Good luck.