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My contract has a start date but no end date I thought they said six months but I have no proof of this in writing. This is a real estate contract
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answered on Jan 21, 2018
That will depend on a significant number of factors, which your post does not provide. You need an in person consultation with an experienced attorney, who with all the facts can draft the right type of contract.
Is there someplace I could call or somebody that can check this out?
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Your landlord is responsible for correcting, among other things, structural, safety and fire hazards. Write him/her a certified mail return receipt requested letter request that the hazards be corrected or you will be paying to have them professionally correct and deducting the cost from your... View More 
Deceased dates: 5/22/07, 4/19/13 Date of judgements (both medical bills): 1/4/05, 9/23/08.
I am currently trying to sell the house to an investor and had trouble determining if this type of judgement has an expiration date or lasts indefinitely.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Judgments filed with Trenton (i.e. Have a "J" #) are good for 20 years.
i am afraid for her an her baby but also worried i don't want this guy to come after me not sure what to do if i call cops he will know its either me or other neighbor and i am afraid of this guy too - what can be done - should i tell landlord of building? i don't want to get involved but... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2018
Your best bet is to call the police while it is happening. It is very very rare for a criminal to take retribution on a witness and generally the cops will not tell them anyway who the informant was.
I’m currently residing in property since Oct 15, 2016 that I want to purchase with no written lease or paperwork I’ve been repairing my credit from an identity theft issue however can’t qualify for mortgage at present. I want seller to become mortgage holder and pay him down payment. However... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2018
This will not work in New Jersey, so forget it.
CONDOMINIUM/CO-OPERATIVE RIGHT OF TERMINATION: (The following statement generally, as required by law,
21 must be included in a lease for a condominium or cooperative unit.) THIS BUILDING IS BEING CONVERTED TO OR IS A CON-
22 DOMINIUM OR COOPERATIVE. YOUR TENANCY CAN BE... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2018
Unfortunately if you read the disclaimer this site is not for giving specific legal advise, for that you will need to setup a consultation with a lawyer. Your lawyer who is handling the closing would probably be the best one to ask this to as one clause as it is also dependent on the rest of the... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2018
Substantially more information is required to provide a meaningful answer.
I have been spending SO MUCH on hotels versus enjoying my home. My kids have been sick and I just feel stuck in this far from what I call a home. Between rats, carpet beetles, flees, birds, and bird mites to say the least. I have reached out to EVERYONE involved in this purchasing process and all I... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2018
You need to check with your attorney. Also, check your pest inspection report to see what it says.
Disclaimer: The provided information is for informational purposes only. This should not be construed as the providing of legal advice, since facts and circumstances of each matter can... View More
My ex-girlfriend and I bought a property in MA and signed a pre-purchase agreement on how to deal with selling the house in case we cannot come to any other agreement. However, this agreement didn't take into account for changing percentages as I made all of the payments initially and now she... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2018
If the agreement was made in MA then you need to consult an MA attorney to revise it.
answered on Jan 5, 2018
None generally until they sign the contract and the attorney review time has expired.
It's non-operable and unregistered way back on the property.
answered on Jan 5, 2018
You need to cite the full statute in order to get the best answer to your question.
does the violation transfer to the new owner. The estate is now closed
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Yes it would, however more importantly, a violation is readily discoverable from the public records. So why didn’t you, or your attorney or your title agent find it before you closed?
*type of action can I take ?
answered on Dec 31, 2017
Parking a car on someone's private property technically results in a trespass which could have subject you to a possible criminal/DP charge and if it was left for an extended period of time could also result in abandoned vehicle ticket.
The house is in North Brunswick.
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answered on Dec 30, 2017
Broom clean is fine. However, like in all legal matters, you need to be represented by counsel. Don't just rely on Real Estate agents.
The msa clearly states deed conveyed on the day both parties appear to court to convert njsa2a:34-3 limited bed/board to njsa 2a:34-6 final divorce bed/board dissolving marriage . during period in between a deed was filed without grantors knowledge, home sold 2 months later. Joint loan & title... View More
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answered on Dec 22, 2017
You need to consult with a matrimonial attorney who also practices real estate law. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. 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
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answered on Dec 21, 2017
Because you make have not been paying the property taxes. You need to retain an experienced PA foreclosure defense attorney. Good luck.
My Vehicle was parked off a dirt access utility line access road, no posted signs. I left vehicle to acquire help due to Vehicle rendered inoperable due to wet unpaved access road conditions. Vehicle was reported by civilain, police officer responded to the report. Department officer reached me via... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2017
The utility access area is generally private property, BUT the police are given in most municipalities the right to enforce the local traffic laws on that property. You would need to research this to see whether this was true for this township and this property or hire a lawyer to do so, which... View More
>Real estate agent representing "winner" contacts me to show house in August.
>Winner did not have deed or writ of possession when contacted - said they would have in a week - that was in September. Still don't as of 12/13.
>I make good faith offer to... View More
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answered on Dec 13, 2017
More information and document review will be necessary to determine if you truly do have a cause of action against the Real estate agent or not.
I’ve been renting a condo in receivership for the last 2 years. My lease ends on 12/31/17. I have not received the lease renewal or any other notice. My rent is all paid. This past year I have been late with the rent however no notices or eviction letters were given. The property manager accepted... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
Generally, unless you reside in an owner occupied building, you can only be evicted for one of the causes listed in the anti eviction act. Habitual late payment of rent is one of those causes. However, it appears that this is no longer an issue.
As far as a new lease, once your present... View More
1. We accepted offer $15k less than asking if buyers would accept house “as is”.
2. Buyers were given copy of previous home inspection b4 signing “as is” contract. That inspection report stated it was recommended to replace electric box. Buyers signed with $5k deposit the... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Without looking at the contract, specifically any inspection provisions, it's hard to say. Often, when someone writes in "house being sold as is", they do not amend the inspection clauses. Therefore, a conflict between your intent and the actual written contract exists. You should... View More
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