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The house is up for sheriff's sale and they say that they would not like to keep the house. However, they have been renting the house to me earlier this year for a very low price. I was wondering if I will have to leave the property? How soon? If not, will my rent increase after the sale?
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answered on Sep 4, 2018
Although NJ has an anti-eviction law, you cannot expect to say in the house too long after the sheriff sale. Whoever purchases the property at sheriff sale, is not likely to want to rent it to you.
does my mom have to their home, both their names where on the deed?
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answered on Aug 20, 2018
This question must be directed to a PR attorney.
Mr X owns 281 broadway & 283 briadway(empty lot) free and clear ,clear title , Mr H wants to buy both free and clear , can it be done at one settlement
answered on Aug 11, 2018
If the purchaser wants to ensure that he will she will be purchasing both parcels, then he or she should most certainly close on both parcels simultaneously.
I was forced out after foreclosure and left a lot of personal property behind what happens to that property? I was told the new owner has to box and store it but I believe he has destroyed or trashed it.
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answered on Aug 11, 2018
You need to contact the new owner, or if that does not work, you can retain an attorney to try and settle it for you. In addition, to eliminate your personal liability for the foreclosure, you need to retain an experienced bankruptcy attorney to handle your case.
After signing the contract for the buyer to get my house can I still change my mind and decline selling it? Or will it be to late?
answered on Aug 9, 2018
You will need to speak with an attorney and have that person review the contract in order to answer your question.
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Out of the blue this week, a contractor approached me about selling a 25 by 260 section of my property in order for him to build a road (my property is currently 100 by 260). He bought a large parcel of land... View More 
answered on Aug 1, 2018
First of all speak with an attorney knowledgeable of land use law. You want to be sure that what land you are left with meets the zoning requirements for your area. In addition, you don't say, but is there a mortgage on your home? You'll have to deal with your Lender for its OK before you... View More
what happens when Mr. A loses his house through foreclose & Mr B buys it from the bank and resells it to Mr C.
In the event when Mr A decided to overturn the foreclosure will Mr. B have to pay back for Mr. C the amount he got at closing or not?
answered on Aug 1, 2018
This "hypothetical" sounds like a Bar exam question. The scenario should never have happened if B & C did their due diligence. You don't say what you mean buy Mr. A "overturning" the foreclosure. If you mean redeemed the property from the sale within the time allowed,... View More
My realtor sent offer in email of other realtors client. I replied deal and agreed to there request. one being getting rid of bedroom furniture which I sold for next to nothing as there request immediately since they were looking to move in 8/4. Today they email they don't want to rent our... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2018
A lawyer would need to review the emails to give you an answer, with any degree of certainty, , but if you did not sign a lease with signatures of all the parties you may be out of luck. Again have a lawyer review your documents. Of course expect to pay a lawyer for his time and advise and I... View More
I am selling one and maintaining the other. Am I considered a Resident (8.97% tax liability) or Resident (2% tax liability) for sale of the first vacation home?
answered on Jul 24, 2018
You are a non-resident and therefore are subject to tax on the sale. A minimum of 2% must be withheld at closing. Any balance due is determined when taxes get filed at end of year.
He died without distributing anything . since he remarried what can I do because new wife is not doing anything. No will but a house, land, cars safety deposit box and saving account worth more 50,000.00 what can I do since she refused to do anything
answered on Jul 20, 2018
You start by seeking a consultation with an experienced estate planning lawyer because if your mother died without a will he could not legally appoint himself an administrator of the estate this must be done by the court.
A religious group convinced my town to allow them to install a "religious boundary" in my town. The plan was to use the existing utility poles for their markers. we don't have plots on my street so the town gave them full access to the 5' utility easement on my front lawn and... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2018
Your situation is fact sensitive and cannot be easily answered based on your post. Is there anything in writing from the town authorizing this? Typically the landowner grants easement rights to a utility and it is just that utility that has the rights, in a limited way, to use the property.Unless... View More
My property in Hudson county New Jersey is owned by a LLC. I need to evict a tenant for non-payment now. Do I need to hire an attorney to kick off the eviction process? Or can I file the case myself now and then hire attorney only if I actually need to appear in court? Based on my past experience,... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2018
I believe if you read the court rules you will see that they require you to hire a lawyer even to file an eviction.
I have heard that NJ law mandates leases to be always automatically renewed upon expiration and that if you want to sell your property, you must go thru the eviction process if the tenant refuses to move out. Is this true? I'm afraid to lease because I feel a landlord has no control but the... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2018
You heard correctly. NJ landlord-tenant law very much favors a tenant. Research the Eviction for Good Cause Act. I would consult with an attorney to learn the pros and cons of renting, especially if you are looking to sell the property down the road.
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answered on Jun 27, 2018
You need to be far more specific about what you are talking about.
My wife and I are divorcing and I am taking over the mortgage. Is there a way (or a form) that will allow us to remove her name from the mortgage and deed without refinancing the house?
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Only if the Lender will release your wife from the existing mortgage. That will not happen if your income alone would not be sufficient to repay the existing loan. You do not say whether your wife signed the Note as well. Regardless, your wife will need to transfer her interest in the property to... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2018
You can't add a person to a deed you should have a new deed made. I suggest you speak to a lawyer.
I have just bought a unit in a condominium community and our courtyard is a Common space (non Limited). Some years ago one unit owner got a permission from the association to build a deck and it was approved on a condition that he would pay for it. The HOA was inexperienced and the deck created a... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2018
You will need to have an in person consultation with an experienced litigation or real estate attorney, who will need to review the HOA by-laws in order to provide proper advice.
I never took before photos or after, I don't think he did either. He replaced the cabinets that had some were and tare on it. There was 1 door that was dry rotted and broke the side where it locks the dead bolt. Also 1 door that was broken on my account. Can he charge me to replace all the... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Typically you are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear. You may be responsible for any damage caused by you or your guests. It becomes a question of proof and the burden is on your landlord to prove you were the cause. It's unfortunate you did not take pictures. If nothing else, take... View More
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I accepted a contract on my house from a pre approved VA buyer. We went through inspection, title and on the day of closing it turns out he couldn’t get a loan, due to not filing 2017 Tax Returns. I am now out two months of payments and will have to deal with... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2018
There is simply not enough information to answer this question. As long as you had nothing t
I currently own a LLC in NJ. I signed up for a 5 year lease, I'm almost at the 3 year mark, however the business is doing very bad and I'm running out of funds. I registered the LLC as a single member, my landlord did not request a personal guarantee with my lease, and the tenants name in... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2018
It would be unwise for a lawyer to give you an opinion on a document without reading the whole document. I suggest you take your document to a lawyer to be reviewed for the answer you need.
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