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New Jersey, which I believe is beyond its jurisdiction. Additionally, I have experienced several due process violations, including ex parte orders without notice, unauthorized use of my medical records, and denial of access to funds for legal representation. The court has also shown bias by... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2024
To address the jurisdictional overreach, you can file a motion to challenge the court's authority over the New Jersey property, arguing that the Michigan court lacks jurisdiction. You should provide legal precedents and any relevant statutes that support your position. It's important to... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2024
You have a boundary dispute. You will need a NJ lawyer to search both titles, and a surveyor on the boundary to serve as your witness, Filing suit is expensive and difficult, but if you wait too long you lose your asserted boundary through acquiescence.
I own two adjoining lots both are standard lots however I want to consolidate them into one lot which will lower my property tax assessment
answered on May 28, 2024
You could survey both lots into one parcel, then have a lawyer draft a legal description and deed for the entire parcel. But the grantor cannot just convey to himself as you would need another party or entity as the grantee. You do not state why you wish to do this, and I cannot see an... View More
deceased wife and myself are on title
son and his lawyer want to cash in
answered on May 4, 2024
Title insurance is irrelevant. You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney. Expect to pay for one hour of attorney time to review all the documents and provide you with the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More
If the branch is in your yard and their are bugs on it and you spray bug spray which kills the tree can you be liable even if the branch where you sprayed the bug spray is on your side?
answered on Apr 13, 2024
If a branch from your neighbor's tree extends onto your property, the responsibility for maintaining that branch is a bit of a legal gray area and can vary depending on local laws and regulations. In general, you have the right to trim the branch back to the property line, but you should not... View More
do I need a posted sign also to prevent the above
answered on Mar 30, 2024
No sign alone is going to prevent squatters from taking or trying to take over your house. A properly secured house, with constant video monitoring, will help. If you have the budget and comply with local laws an armed security guard will make a big difference.
son is 39, no job, no car, no degree, no freinds, goes to therapy.......trashed the house....has not done laundry inmonths
answered on Mar 8, 2024
I guess the first question is what is your goal here? If it is to get your son out of your house, the short answer is yes. Based on what you've written here and assuming he does not pay you any form of rent, you probably should file an ejectment action. An ejectment action is different than... View More
My grandfather has past away leaving my grandmother as sole owner of the land with the main house being registered and current with property taxes. There are three siblings my mother, a middle brother (who sadly also past), and a younger brother. The younger brother convinced my grandfather when he... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
In Puerto Rico, property taxes are assessed by the Municipal Revenue Collections Center (CRIM). When a house on a piece of land isn't registered with CRIM, it can indeed lead to complications, including the potential for back taxes once the property is properly reported. Given that your... View More
My grandmother's property who passed away is being disbursed, and is the wish of my mom's sister to keep it; my mom's siblings have set a price for the house which is nowhere near the appraised valued. They claim that the decision was made amongst them (the living children)... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
In Puerto Rico, the rights of heirs in property disbursement are governed by the local inheritance laws. If your mother passed away before her mother (your grandmother), generally, you and your siblings, as her direct descendants, would inherit your mother's share of your grandmother's... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
The reference to "12 UFC 531" seems to be incorrect or a typographical error. In the context of U.S. law, "UFC" typically does not pertain to legal statutes. It's possible you're referring to a section of the U.S. Code (U.S.C.), which is a compilation of federal... View More
i am lost the one yesterday i did mandoroty arbitration if you could please spare me a phone call I am a small one man copration with 1 employee and on the verge of bankruptsy there is 38,000.00 owed to me. i went after tthe customers homes with the leans she refused to sign for the cert mail. and... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
In New Jersey, if you're dealing with multiple legal issues involving debt collection, foreclosure, and potential bankruptcy, it's important to seek legal advice promptly. Since you've already gone through mandatory arbitration and are considering placing liens against property, a... View More
i am lost the one yesterday i did mandoroty arbitration if you could please spare me a phone call I am a small one man copration with 1 employee and on the verge of bankruptsy there is 38,000.00 owed to me. i went after tthe customers homes with the leans she refused to sign for the cert mail. and... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
You are going to need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. You are a corporate entity so you must retain counsel. In determining your choice of an attorney, there are many factors to consider, including but not limited to and you should look at how the attorney is you should also... View More
I have one third of a third of a property in Italy. No appraisal has been done. My aunt who has a third requests money for taxes and maintenance which equates to hundreds of dollars on my end. I asked to be bought out of my obligation or sell the property but no movement in either case. She has... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2023
As an owner, you have certain rights and responsibilities, including paying for taxes and maintenance. However, if you are interested in relinquishing your ownership or selling the property, the details of how this can be done are governed by Italian law. It's advisable to consult with an... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
That is never going to work. A primary residence cannot be placed in an LLC. An LLC must have 3 members or more for it to be a valid legal entity. If you do not have an LLC custom-drafted by an experienced corporate attorney, it may not be worth the paper it is printed on. There must be a... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2023
No you should not have agreed to follow HOA rules without first receiving and reviewing them. When asked, I always caution clients to obtain and read extrinsic documents like HOA rules, T&Cs, addenda, etc. before signing any agreement incorporating those items because, once you sign it,... View More
We hired a septic contractor April 22' - the matter at hand is that the contractor was pumping the old septic tank into the one, I called the county to advise if that was to code and they said it wasnt. The contractor got mad at me. At the end of everything they were trying to charge me $1000... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2023
Your only real solution is to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney. If a letter does not get the problem resolved, then you will need to engage in litigation. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is... View More
NJ Coop building : For past 6 weeks and this problem existed a year ago, the AC system in apartment unit above us leaks. The water first dripped through AC unit , walls but now it seriously damaged ceiling, and continues to leak. Coop management & maintenance delays repair work, and their... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2023
You really need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney and file suit against the coop board ,the President and possibly the unit owner above you. Many of these HOA, coop, and condo boards are either corrupt or engage in improper self-dealing. I routinely advise my clients to avoid... View More
This was the house I grew up in and have taken it over from my deceased father. The fence has been in place for more than 30 years. There are only woods behind me. The station owner has stated he will push back the fence, cut the cement pad and run a fence directly against the back of the shed.... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2023
The issues involve whether the survey you have or the one the neighbor has is correct. There is also the issues of adverse possession and prescriptive easement. The proofs involve you and your predecessor in title can show the the use was adverse or hostile, exclusive, visible, uninterrupted and... View More
This was the house I grew up in and have taken it over from my deceased father. The fence has been in place for more than 30 years. There are only woods behind me. The station owner has stated he will push back the fence, cut the cement pad and run a fence directly against the back of the shed.... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2023
Hire a NJ attorney to file suit for a Boundary Line Dispute. Hopefully an ascertainable boundary line has been acquiesced by the previous owners. Get your witnesses together as to the line. A survey may be necessary if you believe theirs is in error. Otherwise you rely on acquiescence. You... View More
This was the house I grew up in and have taken it over from my deceased father. The fence has been in place for more than 30 years. There are only woods behind me. The station owner has stated he will push back the fence, cut the cement pad and run a fence directly against the back of the shed.... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Attorney Greb was mostly correct, but as a NY attorney, I'd suggest that the required time period for a claim of adverse possession is at least 10 (not 20) years. A survey is absolutely necessary, and you should not rely on theirs. You should consult with an attorney in person and not here... View More
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