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If someone has federal tax liens prior to acquiring another property then selling it. Are the prior ones attached or just while in Title?
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answered on Apr 19, 2023
If a purchaser has recorded FTLs in a certain County and buys land in that County, the FTL immediately encumbers the land. Each FTL should have the expiration date printed on its face. Such a buyer needs an attorney on how to proceed.
answered on Apr 19, 2023
While no question was asked. So as a general answer, the federal lien remains. The property is subject to that lien. The lien may be enforced against the property even though presently owned by a third party. If you were represented by an attorney, a property search should have been ordered which... View More 
Selling a home. Both parties signed a document agreeing to sell and it was then notarized. Parties are divorced. Home is under wife’s name and mortgage as well for over 20+ years. House is pending sale and under contract. Now the ex-husband is saying he won’t sign for the sale of the home. Can... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
You need to speak with an experienced divorce lawyer as to the document signed and whether it can be enforced by an application to the court. You also need to discuss with the lawyer, the reason why your ex refuses to cooperate with the homes sale.
ago, my daughter and my 2 young grandchildren (ages 5-6) moved in with me due to domestic violence . She has a final restraining order. I have been taking care of them while my daughter worked.
I have a physical disability (spinal stenosis) and a traumatic brain injury from a serious... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
A summons is merely notice that a complaint has been filed with the Court. You failed to state if a complaint was annexed to the summons. If you are the owner, you must comply with the HOA documents. A complaint would mention what acts are in violation. So it is difficult to describe what you must... View More
Then he was non compliant with the assistance requests and was not only marked as ineligible for further funding, we were approved but he is the reason he is not getting paid, so he filed eviction stating that agreement was not in the lease but there is a whole paper trail in emails of his... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2023
There is no self help in NJ by Landlords for residential property. So in order to evict you, he must comply strictly to the statutory requirements for eviction. If he does so, you will be able to present your side of the story to the Judge.
The property is in the Bronx and I am one of two joint tenants with 50% ownership each.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Since the property is in the Bronx, it is subject to the property statutes and decisions of the Courts and State of NY. Therefore, you should consult with a member of the New York Bar.
The business had been brought up to code and is a very busy working business AKA bar and grill.
answered on Mar 12, 2023
Much more information is required before a cogent answer can be given. Generally, government agencies have the power of eminent domain. However, very strict procedures must e followed and the property owner must be paid for the property taken.
If it’s only me signing the purchase agreement as the buyer and I also only sign the deed, does he automatically get added to the deed due to marriage?
answered on Mar 6, 2023
As a buyer you do not sign the deed. Reading your question indicates that you have no familiarity with the process of transferring title. I suggest you retain an attorney with real estate experience.
He has never paid for anything. My debt to income ratio is not good enough to convince the lender to put the mortgage in my own name but I can continue to still pay for everything on my own. I am afraid that he will demand to be bought out or to be able to move back in whenever he wants. In 2019 I... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2023
Your question poses a number of complex issues which may involve litigation. I strongly suggest you make an appointment with an attorney who practices is experienced in relationship issues.
My mother deposited 10% of the sale monies for her property in Puerto Rico. The real estate agent and accompanying attorney couldn't get information from Haciendas in PR. The money has been held by Hacienda for over a year - what is the correct form that should have been used for this deposit... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2023
Speak to an attorney who is a member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association. It would a plus if the attorney were also a member of the NJ bar.
Tenant had been on a one year lease about four years ago, we never renewed or offered renewal and so I believe she is now "month to month" essentially. In New Jersey, can we simply send her a lease termination letter with proper notice? Or do we need "good cause" to do so? We... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2023
Yee, you may send such a letter. Be sure that it is given prior to the commencement of the Next month's term. Further it should provide a minimum of 30 days notice to vacate.
Is forced to sell. Does my lease still hold up?
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answered on Jan 27, 2023
Without knowing a significant amount of additional information and document review it is impossible to provide a meaningful answer. This is also something that would be well beyond the scope of a free consultation, so you should expect to pay for about an hour of attorney time. With modern... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2023
If the deed is not recorded, it is not notice to the world that title has changed. It may be valid as a transfer of title only as to the grantor.
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answered on Dec 21, 2022
Unless an attorney is licensed in both CA and NJ they cannot provide you with a meaningful answer.
answered on Dec 20, 2022
Speak to a CPA for an analysis of the tax implications of your question.
answered on Dec 5, 2022
The fee for my legal services is $950.00. There are also some disbursements that you will be required to pay such as a document preparation fee, cancellation/discharge fee for each mortgage you may have mortgage that exits if any, fee to municipality for smoke detector fee, if required by... View More
The Philippine law on evidence requires an authenticated copy of the said law to be presented in court as proof of said foreign law. I am wondering how to obtain said official copy. Is it enough to print it myself and have the same Apostilled before the NJ Dept of Treasury, or is there a proper... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Either from Justia.com or Thomas Reuters that owns Westlaw. West Publishing is located in Eagan, Minnesota.
My original loan provided paid taxes on both lots listed on the deed. A third party then bought my loan and in the escrow account they only paid taxes on one of the lots on my property. The other lot went unpaid for a year and then was sold at a tax sale.
I understand I have a redemption... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2022
Speak to a real estate attorney to discuss what action you might pursue.
Both companies are no longer around to show what happen to that assignment . However in 1986 a mortgage is showed and discharged with another company that’s no longer around. Reached out to company that it merged with and they have no record of the property. Through research all patterns show... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Speak to a real estate attorney. There is a statutory provision to resolve this issue.
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answered on Nov 17, 2022
You are going to need to find a real estate litigation attorney, who specifically practices in that area of law. Use Justia to search for an appropriate attorney. Good luck.
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