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In my condo association, there is an area where resident parking passes are required to park (not assigned - first come, first serve). I needed a new pass because the passes don't expire and the one I had was so old and faded it was unreadable. They emailed that they would send it out,... View More 
answered on May 25, 2022
What a HOA may or may not charge is set forth in the provisions in the home owners declaration. The agreement usually provides that the Board of Directors may vote to change some of the provisions. A careful reading of all the documents is required.
About a week and a half ago, my girlfriend reached out to the leasing office of the apartment we are renting, about having our floor fixed which was damaged when we first moved in last year (we honestly forgot about it due to putting a rug over it). No one came, but my girlfriend noticed today that... View More
answered on May 19, 2022
Every lease, whether written or oral, is deemed to have include a provision called 'quiet enjoyment. This means no one can enter your apartment without your prior consent. The only exception to this is if an emergency exists and the Landlord is unable to contact you. Examples of an emergency... View More
Edit: with confirmation that this is illegal, what’s my next step? I already signed and paid, should I reach out to the landlord and try and get my money back or contact an attorney?
I was told I needed to pay the following at the lease signing:
1.5 months security deposit, 1... View More
answered on May 16, 2022
What your landlord is asking you to do is illegal in New Jersey. He's only allowed to ask for a month and a half security. Asking for the 2 months rent at the end of the lease on top of a month and a half security is not permitted. Could you ask your landlord to put that request in writing.... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
Your mom should request a payoff statement from the reverse mortgage company, which will specify her mortgage balance owed to the reverse mortgage company. You will need to pay that amount plus any other liens on the property to purchase the home.
The mandatory water test passed, yet buyer’s attorney demands that seller, me, pay for installation of water treatment system. I advised the attorney that the installation of the system is buyer’s responsibility, yet attorney has still not released the escrow funds back to SELLER. What do I... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
Your contract to purchase the property should include language regarding the means for resolving escrow account disputes. Also, if the attorney provided an escrow agreement when you deposited the money, that agreement should also specify the means for resolving disputes.
Heirs are sole beneficiaries. Both heirs agree to not sell house, they don't want the money but want to keep house. Both heirs are of sound mind. Executor who only over sees the Will refuses our wishes and is selling the house. I quote "I am Executor of the will, empowered with final... View More
answered on May 3, 2022
The issues you raised are very complicated, It would be in your best interest to seek the advice who practices Wills and Estates Law.
My mother wrote house to be sold and both my daughter and I to get money each month from sale. We both want to keep house and not get money. Can we keep the house? My daughter and I are only heirs
answered on May 3, 2022
Yes, there is a way. I would suggest you speak to an attorney who practices wills and estate law.
My wife and I currently live together. Our current property is mortgaged under me solely but she is on the title. We are attempting to purchase another unit in the building together with both of us on the mortgage. Would that still be considered as 2 entities or would it be considered as one entity... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2022
Yes, the husband and wife are distinctly separate owners. It becomes a problem if they eventually decide to become joint tenants or tenants by the entirety.
My wife and I are separating and she will be moving out of the country. What documents do I need to get her signed before she leaves so I can sell the house later? Is there a possibility to remove her name from the deed?
answered on Apr 9, 2022
It is very easy to do. Make an appointment with an attorney to prepare a deed which she signs along with several other documents required for transferring title. The attorney hold the documents in escrow pursuant to a written escrow agreement which calls for release upon sale of the property.
Filed a complaint in the court for non refund of deposit and defendant did not answer in 35 days and court entered default. Defendant's counsel filed a motion to vacate the default to anser the complaint out of time which was granted by judge with a note to submit the answer in 10 days.... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2022
Since you are represented by counsel, all questions must be directed to your attorney. It would be inappropriate for anyone else to comment.
My name has never been added to the deed. How do we get a copy of the deed and legally add me to it?
answered on Apr 1, 2022
You can go on line to the County Clerk's Office web site. On the website, you may search for a copy of your deed. The easiest thing to do, however, is to speak to a local real estate attorney. The attorney will obtain a copy of the deed and prepare a new deed to be executed and recorded. The... View More
In NJ there is a requirment for a landlord to take reasonable steps to find a new tenant. Would I still be liable for rent up to the end of the lease if they are looking for a buyer and not a tenant?
answered on Mar 29, 2022
As long as the Landlord is making a good faith effort to market the property, the Landlord is in compliance.
answered on Mar 21, 2022
Assuming the property is properly posted, you have a basis for civil (section 4:17-2) and criminal (section 2C:18-3) action against the tresspasser. I would start with filing a crminal complaint in the municipal court in the town where the property is located.
I had a hot water heater installed approx 25 years ago with permit and inspection. The local fire inspector just recently came to my house out of the blue and said they didn't inspect it. They did inspect and I think it's a clerical error on their part but after all this time, I cannot... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2022
You should consult a local attorney in your town to write a letter on your behalf about this. Probably someone complained.
I have my husband and daughter on the mortgage loan but want only my name on the deed and was wondering if that is possible in Nj.
answered on Mar 7, 2022
The simple answer is no. But anyone who may have an interest such as inchoate dower and inchoate courtesy would need to execute the mortgage. This is done so that in the event a foreclosure proceeding is instituted, everyone's actual and potential property interest is terminated.
Home in question is located in New Jersey
answered on Mar 1, 2022
Yes. It will be good time to decide with you wish to be tenants in common, joint tenants, or tenants by the entirety. seek the advice of a real estate attorney.
answered on Feb 24, 2022
If the lien purports to arise from a loan secured by a mortgage and no other property pledged as security, the answer is no. But a close reading of the note and mortgage is required to see exactly what security was pledged. Additionally the lien may arise from another obligation which might has a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2022
In order to transfer title to real estate, a need deed must be prepared together with certain other required documents. If you can prepare these documents properly, do so. But since many thousands of dollars are being paid, it is a small investment to retain an attorney to see if the contract... View More
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