Now a judge has to make a decision.
I was told since I have a child with the deceased he is next of kin.
What are my chances here?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
You question is posed for Maryland, but you seem to be in DC. This answer is based on your ex-husband residing in Maryland. I also assume that you've written "ex-husband" because you were divorced before he died. If you are his widow, your priority is higher. In Maryland, the... Read more »
The heir apparent is the present owner of the property and is willing to continue making payments on the existing loan. How do I obtain an agreement to this effect.
answered on Sep 27, 2022
I’d have to research the specifics, but, generally, the heir can continue to pay the current loan with no further documentation, and the mortgagee remains secured by the property. You could probably prepare an endorsement of the note or enter a new loan on the same terms.
answered on Sep 26, 2022
No, not specifically. If this is a normal purchase of a residential property (e.g., not a foreclosure sale), then the seller must "disclose any latent defects of which the [seller] has actual knowledge that a purchaser would not reasonably be expected to ascertain by a careful visual... Read more »
It has been my experience that Title companies automatically split it under the MAR Contract except to charge the seller the full amount of the State transfer tax Is this correct?
answered on Sep 20, 2022
The title company only operates from the contract and will split the transfer and recordation taxes if the contract so states. Your question missed the second part of Tax Property 14-104(c) which says "unless there is an express agreement between the parties to the agreement that the... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2022
It is likely that you will have to pay transfer tax on the money paid to obtain the tax sale. A tax sale deed is obtained from the Director of Finance or some similar official at the county where you purchased the tax sale. You will need a title company to record the deed and pay the appropriate... Read more »
answered on Sep 13, 2022
You are completely confused about the concept of adverse possession, and your confusion is very likely to deprive you of your property. Get a lawyer!
Adverse possession is a defense. Think: Statute of Limitations. If you've let someone possess your property openly and adversely... Read more »
My grandparent's left their house to my mother and aunt in their will. A copy of the Deed of Assignment with Reserved Life Estate is on file with the state as the most current deed. My grandparent's name is still on all paperwork coming from the city and state. My mother and aunt want to... Read more »
answered on Sep 12, 2022
You do not state who the remainderman is or who has the life estate. The deed will have to be reviewed by a lawyer. The life tenants under the life estate would need to transfer or relinquish their life tenancies and new deed can be issued to the remainderman in fee simple. If that is you, then... Read more »
Hi. I am a buyer and under a contract to buy home in Montgomery County, MD. Our closing is end of August. I just learnt that the home has unpermitted work. Seller built a bathroom in the basement. Seller signed the Maryland Residential Property Disclaimer Statement. My agent is agreeing but... Read more »
answered on Aug 9, 2022
You can't get a full and complete answer on this free platform because any lawyer will have to review the documents. I assume you are referring to the standard MAR and perhaps GCAAR forms. In our litigation practice, I have considered the failure to disclose unpermitted work to be both a... Read more »
answered on Aug 2, 2022
Yes, you can be bought out. Your ex will, likely, have to refinance to come up with the cash to pay you. It is in the settlement of that refinance that you can be removed from the title and a new deed showing your ex's ownership of the property.
Good luck in your future endeavors.
Neighbor 1 has claimed possession of a community beach access pathway to the Chesapeake Bay .A 1923 deed conveyed right of access to the community. This right of access was confirmed in a 1935 court case ruling and also stated in a 1955 deed for the property in question. All subsequent deeds... Read more »
answered on Jul 24, 2022
You do not disclose whether you are 1, 2, 3 or perhaps an undisclosed 4. An academic response would require any lawyer to review the past title chain, the case law you reference, and perhaps inspect the conditions on the ground. You also mention at least one live lawsuit arising from the facts.... Read more »
A realtor that helped us find a home to buy gave us buyer-broker agreement the day after we signed a contract to buy a house. We now close on home in a week and she is making us sign the buyer-broker agreement. She never told us we would have to sign any agreement with her brokerage prior to making... Read more »
answered on Jul 23, 2022
You misunderstand the document, and who pays the buyer's agent. Our lawyers are also licensed brokers, so we understand your question. It is the SELLER that pays the entire 6% commission, which is then SPLIT in some way with YOUR buyer's agent. The 2.5% you refer to DOES NOT come out of... Read more »
My condo has Noticed all 300 units in our hi-rise that they WILL be coming to "inspect" every unit for leaks and to ensure that we have the required (new rule) water alarms from 11/18-29/22. They are not presuming damage exists in all these units, nor that if damage does exist that it may... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2022
Your questions references the Maryland Statute. You don't reference the condo by-laws and rules that specifically govern your unit/development. This is where you will find your answer, I am certain. There may also be a dispute resolution process in the by-laws or rules. You should also review... Read more »
We were under contract to purchase our first home. The lender asked for a second extension on the closing date. The Seller was not happy but agreed under the terms that we would forfeit our earnest money deposit if closing did not happen. Our lender assured all parties involved that he only... Read more »
answered on Jul 11, 2022
Not likely. In Maryland there is a reported case called "Jacques," (my spelling may be off) which describes the standard of care owed by a lender to its prospective borrower. Whomever you consult should pull this line of cases for discussion.
The realtor has informed me that I cannot back out of the contract or I will lose my security deposit. The original appraisal was disputed. The seller is pushing to pay for another appraisal to be done. The realtor has asked the lender to get approval for another appraisal, but at this point I just... Read more »
answered on Jul 8, 2022
If you have a financing contingency, and your lender refuses to approve the loan based on the appraisal, then you may have a basis to cancel, but it depends on the language of the financing contingency and whether the lender will fund the mortgage for the purchase price under a different... Read more »
I was told by the mortgage company that the mortgage statement was not correct that If I refinance or sell the property that I still live in, That I would only be responsible for the principal balance of $66k.
However, the statement says there is a deferred balance of 189k.
Over... Read more »
answered on Jun 30, 2022
It is clear that the mortgage company representative is melding two issues together to come up with a nonsensical result. The issue here is that while the Chapter 7 discharge absolves you of personal responsibility on the loan the liens remain. So, the deferred balance is part of the lien that... Read more »
The condo documents filed in 1982 list a resident agent, but his wife indicates that he has had no contact with the association since 1982 and suffers from dementia.
answered on Jun 23, 2022
You can look up the resident agent at SDAT, since it was likely updated when the entity filed annual reports, or you can serve an officer, or you can serve SDAT if there is no resident agent, or you can move the court to grant substitute service. You start by reading the rules of civil procedure.... Read more »
This was all done without my knowledge or even being notified I know as far as nc register of deed has me as a grantee the gift also has my name. I honestly don’t know what to do with this info Any advice
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Consult NC counsel. You probably have substantial rights.
The original owner died and the home was vacant. Can I use the nuisance property ordinance to remove them?
answered on Jun 15, 2022
Actually a common issue in the City. In past cases, we have sued the owner (in your case, the estate or heirs of the property) for nuisance and injunctive relief. You can also press the City Solicitor's office and Dept. of Housing to press regulatory claims against the owner, or to initiate a... Read more »
answered on Jun 12, 2022
You need to consult a Puerto Rican lawyer of title agent. While the notarial seal of another US jurisdiction is likely to be honored, the jurisdiction where the land lies will have transfer rules, filing requirements, and tax protocols to follow.
Several large cracks that are leaking were discovered upon trying to open our pool. The Pool was closed and covered during the inspection when we purchased the home. These cracks are very visible. Current repair estimates are $30k plus labor, pool draining and refilling. We would not have purchased... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2022
You need to look carefully at the disclosures and the advertising as well as all other correspondence to look for misrepresentations. There are several categories of cases, but you aren't in the easiest of them. It's not going to be an easy latent defect case if the cracks are very... Read more »
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