I would suggest that for your costs and time, it would be most cost effective for you to hire a local attorney to conduct the eviction. The onus is on you as the landlord to meet each procedural and administrative step; a misstep - even unintentional - could delay, or in worst case, cause the... View More

This section provides for tax-exempt transfers of real estate. If your transaction does not meet any of those standards, then you will need to account for taxes to be paid for the transaction.

I don't know that there is a good 'short' layman's explanation, but the closest I can come to is that if you have a judgment against you, a judgment creditor cannot execute against a piece of property that has a mortgage against it.

In other words, you can't avoid... View More

It depends what the HOA has actually done to enforce the new policy. It sounds to me like it would be grandfathered in until typical HOA policies, but perhaps not. Unfortunately, if the HOA is making a bigger deal out of this than they should it might take a costly lawsuit to get the matter... View More

You're outlining a case that comes with a strong headwind. I am hesitant to say it is definitely barred until more information is divulged. While on the one hand it is certainly true the statute of frauds will inevitably be a defense raise by your uncle, it is not a straightforward case:... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2022

If you only have a Contract for a Deed, then it is a Lease with Option to Purchase. No Foreclosure is involved, but usually an Eviction proceeding and they keep your paid rent. Hire a competent MI attorney quickly to fight loss of possession, and possibly make a claim in Equity or Breach of... View More

You will need to pull a copy of the easement agreement from the county recording office. Proceeding without permission from the entity that owns the easement is risky. Is this a utility easement or sewer easement? Who owns this easement? You risk having to take down the garage at a later date if... View More

The answer is 'maybe, and then again, maybe not.'

What are the agreed upon delivery terms? Was there to be a 'firm' delivery date? What happens under the terms of your agreement should one party not fulfill the obligations in the agreement?

Without reading the... View More

You point out yet another reason HOAs are a thing to be avoided.

And while you can 'sue' the chances of success depend a lot on how the by-laws are written, what 'administrative remedies' are needed before a suit can be maintained, and what exactly you're looking... View More

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract. Generally speaking, If the seller represents that an item will remain at the home after the sale, then they need to leave that item when they close on the home. See more at www.provenresource.com

What exactly are you concerned about?

Is the shelter on YOUR property?

Unless it is a ‘hazard’, nothing will ‘happen’. It is as if you ‘discovered’ an additional room.

If it encroaches on a neighbor property there might be an issue.

If you have... View More

Mineral rights owned by someone other than the surface owner are rights said to be ‘severed.’

There is no 'special' way to do this other than with an appropriate deed, but the process is complex. That said, you do NOT need to do that before you 'sell' the land. The... View More

Something sounds fishy here. Land contracts don't typically 'expire' -- they mature at some point and you get a deed when the payments are all made.

I STRONGLY urge you to consult with a licensed local attorney familiar with real estate law! SOMETHING doesn't ring true... View More

We would need to see the trust agreement to determine whether the property reverts to the grantor(s), or whether title vests in the beneficiaries. If the trust is still revocable (because the grantor(s) are alive, the grantors could revoke the trust and own the property as they choose. There is... View More

You don't 'enter' a land contract 'into a will'.

And a codicil is usually the 'worst of all possible worlds' to avoid a will challenge.

And finally, preparing a legal document for someone else potentially constitutes the practice of law which, if... View More

The answer to this question is: maybe. There are two different issues. The first is the encroachment onto the neighbor's property. The second is the basement work done without proper permits.

As to the first (encroachment issue), the seller would not be liable to you for that unless... View More

You have not provided enough information for a meaningful response. However, if you have a signed and enforceable land contract, the seller cannot change the terms without your agreement unless the contract provides for the change. You may wish to consult an attorney.

I concur your best results will be with a local real estate attorney in your corner.

But be prepared to provide that lawyer with facts like a copy of the judgment, who 'they' are and why YOU can't just install the culvert and charge them the cost (I assume because they did... View More

A real estate attorney will need to see how the title on the deed is held. Being 50% owner is not enough for a court to intervene with legal instructions as to how a property may or may not be partitioned. Real estate law is steeped in centuries of legal history - Deeds contain "magic"... View More

Mr Geers is exactly correct, and I would add, if you don't know what your damages are, they likely won't 'stand up' in Court. The FIRST thing you need to think about when litigation is possible is 'what are my damages and how much might I expect to recover?'... View More