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answered on Nov 5, 2018
I'm not sure there is any definitive case law in Maine in this issue, but I do know, in at least some other jurisdictions, courts have held that only an owner, and not a renter, can seek an easement. That is because the renter's use generally inures to the benefit of the property owner.... View More 
We made an offer to purchase a house waiving the inspection period. If we are no longer comfortable purchasing the house (and the seller is not interested in accepting a withdrawal), what is the most they can do?
Obviously they keep the deposit. Can they sue? For the purchase price? For... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2018
The answer will depend, first and foremost, on the terms of the purchase and sale agreement and, more specifically, the remedies provided to the seller under that document. Generally speaking, the seller typically can keep the deposit in lieu of filing a lawsuit, but the seller may also (in the... View More
When there is a dues balance in the 4th?
answered on Jun 29, 2018
I just answered this on your other post, but let me know if you still have questions.
Due to medical debt even after I advised the board and have been paying balance down monthly on the 4th unit--the board has blocked the 3 that have been paid in full
answered on Jun 29, 2018
This will depend on the bylaws or internal rules of the resort/management company. I'm guessing this is a smaller resort because most of the large companies (headquartered in Orlando) that I've worked with wouldn't do this unless all ownership was combined into one unified points system.
My mother passed away in her home in Maine she was letting her cousin stay there for the time being until the summer summer has come along and he is going to leave but he let his nease and her boyfriend move in without asking us now they won't leave the house they are not even related the... View More
answered on May 15, 2018
You have raised a number of issues. It seems to me as if the most important point is that there is someone living in your deceased mother's house who doesn't have a right to live there. Even if someone has permission from someone else to live there, the person living there should be... View More
The buyer has a 30-day contract to buy the house..the title work was begun a month before his contract was signed. There is a 'gap in ownership' that the title company says is not an easy fix. They claim it could drag on for awhile. The owner is doing nothing to repair the title and... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2018
More information is needed to really answer this question. The contract would need to be reviewed to determine if it was valid to begin with, or if there has been a breach.
Depending on the problem with the title, it may not be worth exercising your option right now.
Had 90 days to refinance, paid loan off 5 years in because bank wouldn't refinance. maliciously, She threatened contempt because loan wasn't paid in time 16 years after the fact unless we give her money to sign quit claim deed. Which is court ordered for her to do. I feel like that's extortion.
answered on Jun 12, 2017
Well, it probably isn't extortion, a word that has a precise legal meaning, but it does sound kind of rude.
Contempt won't work against you if you've already paid off the loan. In other words, you've done what you were told to do, albeit too slowly. On the other hand,... View More
My boyfriend still lives with his mother because she can't afford living in the house by herself; however, she just sold the house while he is still living in it. Does he have any rights? Thank you
answered on Mar 25, 2017
No, unless he is going to claim that he was a tenant or he loaned her funds. As a Tenant he is entitled to some notice for termination. The only question is did he loan her any money or did she promise him something and can it be proved.
share of taxes 4 last 7 years can I have them removed from title what r my options if I sell
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answered on Mar 5, 2017
Contact a Maine real estate attorney.
Our father died without a will in 2012. His home in Frankfort Maine went to his wife, our stepmom, the surviving widow.
It seems that she, and her family never got the property legally put into her name. She died this past fall, also without a will, and her children are having trouble... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2017
Assuming everything you have written above is correct, then I do not see any conflict. You all seem to be in agreement that the property should go to your step-mother's children. The only concern I would have is if you or your siblings do not understand whatever document you are asked to sign.... View More
The property is located in Hancock County, Maine and is approximately 0.3 acres. It is landlocked by 4 other properties and does not have street access. When I originally inquired about the property town hall couldn't find records for either ownership or taxes. They did some research and... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2015
I don't know what "documents verifying non ownership" would be, other than a statement by them that they don't think they own it.
You need to do a title search to figure out who has record title. If it is landlocked, chances are that one or more of the adjoining... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2015
Probably not, but we do not know all of the facts that we need to know to be able to answer solidly.
She has told me that the house is to be sold and divided between the 2 of us. Is it possible that I can continue living there without buying her out? Can an arrangement be made that if/when house is sold she gets half of procedes? She has a house of her own and I do not, hence why I had been... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2015
The will should be reviewed to help answer this. The will or your State's law will determine who gets the house. Separate from that, additional details can be negotiated. Talk to a local probate lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement... View More
My neighbor at my vacation home is constantly using our property without permission and also kills or removes trees that separate our land from hers, but are in fact on our property. We have replaced the trees multiple times only to find them dead or missing the next time we visit the cottage.... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2015
I don't practice in Maine, but that sounds fishy. Talk to a Maine real estate lawyer about your rights and options. A strong letter from your lawyer may help. Depending on Maine laws, you may have a civil claim against her for damaging your property. There may also be criminal... View More
The father has cancer. He wants to make sure his children get the property, but at one point he received assistance for medical bills
answered on Aug 1, 2015
Best to talk to an estate planning lawyer, who can look at the big picture and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may... View More
I was living in an unfinished modular home, owned by my wife's stepmothers husband. We had a verbal agreement that we would live there rent free for 2 years with the condition that I finished the inside, (paint etc) which I did. I also added a garage also with verbal agreement that I would be... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2014
You might be able to recover on the theory of unjust enrichment, but you should definitely consult with an attorney to discuss further.
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