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answered on Apr 17, 2019
If you sold your house through a Realtor, lawyer, title company or other closing agent they should have given you a pro rata credit for the 2019 taxes you paid and an offsetting charge against the new owner's proceeds. Look at your closing statement.
My sister and I together inherited half a summer home from our father. Our mother owns the other half. We want to buy out our mother and we have the funds to cover her half of the equity. But we can’t get a loan to cover the remaining mortgage, because the property is a duplex, not our primary... View More 
answered on Apr 1, 2019
There are at least four different but related legal issues involved here. One of the answers includes practical advice which if followed could eliminate all other issues. Consider hiring a good lawyer to help you chart a path through this minefield.
My sister and I each inherited 1/4 of a vacation property in Brigantine NJ upon our father’s death. Our mother owns the other half. My sister and I have been paying the mortgage for 5 years now and we want to invest a large amount of money on repairs and improvements. We want to buyout our... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2019
Your question is far too fact specific and beyond the scope of this forum. Your situation will require an in person consultation and detailed analysis. This is beyond the scope of what most attorneys would handle in a free consultation. This is a very complex situation, more so than you probably... View More
The owner has died. We don't know if there were any heirs. How long do we need to wait before selling the property?
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answered on Mar 26, 2019
This is precisely the reason you should have retain an attorney. Did you check the Surrogate's office to see if this descendant had a will admitted to probate? You really need to retain an experienced NJ tax lien foreclosure attorney and have a complete document review during an in person... View More
We asked via text so there is documentation of several requests. Now landlord doesn't want to rent to us she says because we are asking her to repair too many things. She has stated she's not putting anymore money in the house (hence the reason there is no CO because failed inspection was... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2019
You can retain a litigation attorney to file suit against the landlord. An in person consultation and document review is necessary to obtain proper legal advice. Depending on the specific town the apartment is located in there may also be additional remedies available to you.
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answered on Feb 23, 2019
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns. You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney to handle this matter and determine what your rights are.
I have done nothing malicious. I am 23 and on college. I am pregnant and my father is threatening if I don’t terminate the pregnancy he will kick me out of the house. I told him he needs written notice of eviction. Of course he then attempted to write it on a piece of paper which of course proves... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2019
Your parents do not have to provide you with a home indefinitely. Your actions in getting pregnant without any financial support from the child's father is irresponsible on your part. There is no legal basis that I am aware of that would enable you to sue your father. Why are you staying at... View More
Contract has addendum which states no leases in place. where do I stand in this matter
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answered on Feb 16, 2019
Unless you retain an experienced attorney to represent you and there is a document review, nothing will be known and nothing can be done to help you.
My lease agreement says under “no condition does my expired year lease become a month-to-month lease,” which is what I want, due to unreasonable noise from the apartment upstairs, which I have reported to the landlord.
The landlord has written to the tenant above me to quit making... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2019
Unfortunately you don't have many options, if you don't sign the new lease you can be evicted, the landlord does not have to give you a month to month lease, but check with your town.
I have two issues. My son put down payment on a piece of land in a remote area. He is supposed to pay the owner + pay the taxes every month until it's paid off. the owner will hold the deed until he pays it off. It doesn't seem kosher to me. My son does flip houses and is familiar... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2019
Yes, scams happen all the time. I suggest you have your son set up a consultation with a lawyer as you have many questions here and obviously this will take some time and more information would be needed to answer these questions. Expect to pay that attorney for his time and advice.
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answered on Jan 28, 2019
Do not agree to sign any such document or you will lose your home and have nothing to show for it. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LICENSED IN YOUR STATE FOR LEGAL ADVICE. This is merely suggestions for you to think about in discussing your situation with the... View More
Is this legal to post and discuss finance numbers of HOA and boards finance numbers without their permission or other unit owners permission on social media?
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answered on Jan 27, 2019
I guess you are looking to buy yourself a lawsuit. What are you thinking? The less private information you put on social media the lower your chances are of getting sued or worse.
I own a 2 family home where I reside I rented one of the apartments my tenant decided that she could start a daycare without my permission or letting me know I found out because she told me the same day she started taking care of the kids. I told her that on our lease it stated she can’t run o... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2019
You need to retain an experienced landlord-tenant attorney to evict her. You could be liable for numerous code violations among other things.
answered on Jan 15, 2019
This is fact dependent. Have an attorney review the terms of your contract of sale and then review the details surrounding your mortgage application.
We purchased a house then we got divorced. In the divorce settlement, he agreed to refinance after 10 years. It is already 1 month passed the date by which he needed to finance. His parents are also co signers to the house.
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answered on Dec 31, 2018
You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and matrimonial attorney to handle this matter, or you will have more problems than you ever bargained for. Your Judgment of Divorce needs to be enforced among other things that must happen.
I am the vacant property admin for the city and find that many properties which are sold either through Sheriff sale or other type of sale are not being recorded with the county. Therefore owner info is incorrect as well as property tax info. I rely on this info for my records.
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answered on Dec 27, 2018
When done properly, a deed is recorded anywhere from two weeks to three months after closing. However, there are many instances where deeds are not properly recorded. IF you are the Vacant Property Administrator for the City of New Brunswick, why would you post this question here, rather than... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2018
Maybe, call the NJ real estate commission and ask them. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_rec/index.htm
But had no beneficiary named. Possibly my sister tho. I am on joint bank account w/ mom. Also I am living in the home and took complete care of her when she was sick. Can I as executor find out who was paid if it was sister and when the money will be paid to? Also is the joint bank account... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2018
These free answer sites are not setup for specific advise and answers that you can rely on. I suggest you speak with an estate lawyer.
Lived in apartment for 3 years come April. Rent from individual owner, not building. Building is having substantial foundational demo and renovations due to Sandy. We were just notified it will take 4-6 months. We’ve lost access to the bottom floor, including laundry, elevator, trash and secured... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2018
You need to retain a landlord-tenant attorney for constructive eviction. This is not easily proven, but it does seem like you have a good chance of establishing that. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember... View More
The Real Estate Contract is for property in New York State.
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answered on Dec 8, 2018
That depends on what the parties to the contract are willing to agree to. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LICENSED IN YOUR STATE FOR LEGAL ADVICE. This is merely suggestions for you to think about in discussing your situation with the local attorney.
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