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And is it legal for the brokerage company to ask for higher price than i bought it from bank
Currently I'm the buyer in an owner finance agreement and have missed my August payment. This is the only payment I have missed. I informed the sellers that I would be making a late payment, including my late fees as soon as my check from my new job comes in on the 28th. The sellers then told... View More 
answered on Aug 22, 2019
Based on the facts as you have stated them, yes, if they start the eviction process before that 30 days + 7-day notice period is up, then they would be in breach of your contract.
We have been living here since 1993 but our home is on my in laws property. We have been paying a portion of their land taxes and our property taxes and maintaining the property since then. Family is feuding and land possibly being sold or foreclosed on, we don’t know what to do and need to know... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2019
I am sorry, but you are asking a very broad question and there aren’t enough facts provided to answer it. This is potentially a very complex situation. I would suggest you consult with a qualified real estate attorney to obtain some advice specific to your situation.
During the process of getting a mover. They moved I to another part of there property. I since had two moving companies tell me it's not movable. I told the people I bought the trailer from that I can't move it so I need my money back and they are telling me no. Well just bought the... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2019
If you have a written agreement with the seller for the purchase of the mobile home, that should be consulted first. If there is no written agreement or if there is one, but the written agreement fails to address this situation, did you explain to the seller before you purchased the mobile home... View More
I am joint owner of my deceased parents home.
answered on Aug 14, 2019
This question seeks tax advice, which means you would want to consult with a qualified tax attorney or an accountant. Also, the answer to this question will be fact-specific. There may be options available to you to avoid having to pay capital gains tax in your situation, but that will depend on... View More
Owned a trailer for 12 years in a seasonal RV park. We violated no RV park rules (posted online). I was accused of theft one town away (returned property/misunderstanding) not arrested or charged with any crime. We're being forced to vacate, no eviction notice, no documentation. Is this legal?... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2019
I think you should each get your own lawyer. If you (the daughter) have a low income, you may be able to get help from Pine Tree Legal Assistance (they have a great web site: www.ptla.org). Your mother, if she is over 60, should be able to get help from Legal Services for the Elderly... View More
It was not disclosed when I bought my home that the Chinese restaurant was encroaching on my property, however, I figured it out quickly and if fact it states on my deed that they are encroaching on my property. I have been trying to deal with this for 23 years with no luck. There is now a new... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2019
You’re going to need to get a survey done to determine the proper boundaries of your property, so your first step will be to figure out how you can afford to pay for one. Have you shopped around to compare prices?
The subdivision is a statutory form of HOA and each lot owner contributes $200 per year for the annual maintenance in accordance with a Road Maintenance Agreement. One member is trying to make a case that lot owners have ingress/egress rights only to their respective property and no further. The... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
The initial answer to your question can likely be found in the homeowners’ association’s governing documents, which contain the rules, regulations, and all other contractual terms that members of the association are bound by. Members of homeowners’ associations have the right to review and... View More
answered on May 30, 2019
I don't know what Florida law requires, but I doubt it. If she is having an attorney draw up the deed in Florida, they will know.
She is named in the will but I don't know what is needed for her to actually own the house.
answered on May 24, 2019
The general answer is you (as PR) would need to execute and deliver a deed regarding the subject property from the probate estate to your sister. I would urge you to contact an attorney to make sure this is done correctly. My partner, Cecilia Guecia, handles matters like this. You can reach her... View More
in 2011 i signed our family home to my now ex husband in divorce court. i have done no other paperwork. the house is on my family land. what are my legal rights to the land at this time.? who can i talk with and how do i move forward?
answered on Apr 24, 2019
My partner, Cecilia Guecia, would be happy to speak with you about this. Her number is (207) 846-6111.
Thank you and best,
Fred
answered on Feb 25, 2019
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean by "my Property represent me as Pro Se." Could you please try asking your question another way?
I am seeking reparations for the legal fees incurred. Where do I start, who do I see?
answered on Feb 12, 2019
I would suggest that you collect all your important documents and other information on this and schedule an appointment to sit down with an attorney who practices in this area to determine if she or he can help you. My partner, Cecilia Guecia, practices in this area, if you are interested in... View More
If there is a cement plant that blasts over 100 times per year (effectively twice a week) exactly 1.5 miles from a home, should that be included in a real estate disclosure?
This is a noise concern but the blasting creates large amount so of dust (I'm not sure how far that spreads).... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2019
A seller has a duty under Maine law to disclose "any known defects." The question is would this cover the blasting. A seller has a duty under Maine law also to disclose "the presence or prior removal of hazardous materials or elements on the residential real property . . . ."... View More
After signing a contract with the seller, it was discovered there is a cement plant/quarry 1.5 miles from the property that conducts blasting over 100x a year. Between the noise, vibrations, effects on well water, and mercury emissions, should the seller (or R.E. agent) have disclosed the proximity... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2019
For a transaction of this magnitude, you really should consult with a lawyer so that you can get a more complete answer. I can tell you that, under Maine law, a seller agent has a duty to a buyer to “disclose in a timely manner to a prospective buyer all material defects pertaining to the... View More
Or sell the home I just started working again and don't have money to buy them out.
answered on Jan 20, 2019
This is a complicated situation and I would need more facts to give you a more complete answer. If you can sell the home, and that would solve the issue, then that may well be your simplest solution.
We have squatters in our camp on leased land in the unorganized territories of Maine. We have everything we need to show the camp is ours but we do not know the legal system. Can you have a warranty deed to a building that is on leased land?
answered on Jan 13, 2019
I am sorry, but I do not understand your question. Could you try filling in more details?
We are in the process of purchasing a bank foreclosed property at auction, the property has a Les Pendens on it from a local hospital here in Maine. We paid 37,000 at auction. The preforclosure started in September of 2017, the bank wanted 160,000 so they took a large loss. The Les Pendens was... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2018
I think you mean lis pendens, but in any event, the answer to your question is, as long as the foreclosing bank properly recorded a copy of the foreclosure complaint or what is known as a clerk’s certificate in each registry of deeds in which the mortgage deed is or by law ought to be recorded,... View More
they want us to sign a termination of the p and a to get out earnest money back. It says we won’t hold the broker or licensee liable. Should we sign or not? We just want the $1600 we paid on a house that couldn’t be sold in the first place
answered on Nov 23, 2018
From your question, it appears you are a buyer who was ready, willing, and able to close, but your seller ran into a problem with his/her/its power of attorney (which apparently can’t be cured), and that problem is preventing the seller from conveying title to the property to you under the... View More
I asked condo association board why there is no budget for an assessment for an expensive project while they demanded immediate payment for a sewer project to replace an already working sewer main. They want thousands immediately and another $5k in 30 days after project completion. I am a senior on... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2018
I think the answer, in large part, is going to depend on the language and terms of your condo association documents. You should try to get a lawyer who specializes in condo association law to help you. I can refer you to someone if you like.
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