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Also one of them comes on to my property to attack my dogs threw my fence, which is 25 feet from my property line. I've talked to them and nothing has changed and the police haven't done anything also..Is there a way to sue them or the homeowners to put up a fence at the property line?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're dealing with a frustrating situation with your neighbors' dogs. Let me break down the legal aspects of your question:
1. Barking dogs:
Excessive dog barking can often be considered a nuisance under local noise ordinances. Since you've already... View More 
Me and my ex girlfriend bought a house together bout 4 years ago. We split up after 4 months. I'm the only one on mortgage and we're both on the deed. I have been paying all the bills including property tax. I have completely remodeled the house and looking to make money on it but I was... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
You have a very strong case and it would be worth paying a lawyer to get a judgment against her interest in the house before selling. But it would be simplest to get a signed agreement from her that she will only take a lesser amount.
Me and my ex girlfriend bought a house together bout 4 years ago. We split up after 4 months. I'm the only one on mortgage and we're both on the deed. I have been paying all the bills including property tax. I have completely remodeled the house and looking to make money on it but I was... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
It sounds like you're in a tough spot with your ex-girlfriend regarding the house sale. Since you're both on the deed, she has a claim to the property, but your situation is unique because you've shouldered the financial burden alone.
To address this, gather all your... View More
It was mind brother trying to take mom got all timer and brother making decisions for her
answered on May 20, 2024
Your brother can only sell what he owns, so if someone is willing to buy his interest, he can sell it, but he cannot sell your portion. Since he is a part owner, your brother can get a court-ordered sale in which the whole property would be sold. You need to speak with a local attorney for further... View More
Can my husband have me arrested or even trespassed from the house and property that I own SOLELY and have owned since before the marriage? I would assume I can come and go as I please to my OWN house and property?… he just keeps threatening to have me arrested if I step foot on MY property? Is... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
Is there an order from a Court preventing you from going there? If so then husband can have you held in contempt. If no, then he plans on setting you up for an arrest which gives him leverage. You may wish to sell the home, or file an action for possession against him. You must hire a NC... View More
I purchased a building lot in a known subdivision from the developer of the subdivision in the City of WinstonSalem(North Carolina). After the contractor dug for the footing , the footing city inspector asked for a soil test. We hired a soil test engineer and we discovered the soil was not suitable... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2024
If the contract mentions nothing about soil, a question that might arise is why a test was not performed prior to planning foundation. One option could be to reach out to an attorney to discuss in further detail. Be prepared for questions to support your position that there was an issue of... View More
Wife bought house individually, but they were married. Several years later they executed a quit claim deed transferring title to joint tenets by the entirety; now, roughly 10 years after the quit claim deed they are selling. This Judgement is new. In order for new buyers to secure title insurance;... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
If I were the closing attorney, I would disclose the judgment to the title company, but I am very confident that the title company would not have any issues with it. A judgment against only one spouse in a tenancy by entireties ownership does not place a lien against the property in NC. This... View More
Wife bought house individually, but they were married. Several years later they executed a quit claim deed transferring title to joint tenets by the entirety; now, roughly 10 years after the quit claim deed they are selling. This Judgement is new. In order for new buyers to secure title insurance;... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
Thank you for asking the question!
Title insurance guarantee the title against the future claims (after the title is obtained). So, existing liens or claims are not guaranteed by title insurance. But, it happens that an existing lien or judgement can create future claims over title. In that... View More
It was never filed and the estate was never settled. Uncle had no debt. The son ( deceased heir) has outstanding income tax debt. The son’s criminal attorney has uncles will and refuses to release it to family. My mother and aunt (uncles sisters) are now closest living relatives and heirs to my... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Hire a NC attorney to probate Uncle's Estate. With Letters of Administration, you will be able to demand the will document, which then is administered by the Executor. You still might be the Administrator with Will Annexed. However the devise might not go to you, and you might be only... View More
Both my Federal and NC state tax is zero AGI. Can anyone help with ???
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
It's best to consult with a local tax attorney or the Iredell County Tax Assessor's office.
In North Carolina, the elderly or disabled property tax exemption (also known as the Homestead Exemption) is available to qualifying homeowners aged 65 or older, or those who are totally... View More
I put mobile home under contract with a rent to own buyer with owner financing agreement. Contract states (as is) what you see or don't see is what you get. Buyer calls me and says the electric is not working in the living room & 1 of bedrooms as they were operating during and after Reno... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the buyer may have a case against you, despite the "as is" clause in the contract. Here's why:
1. Implied warranties: Even with an "as is" clause, there are implied warranties that the property is habitable and... View More
My ex-husband and I share ownership of a property in Wake County, North Carolina, which serves as a secondary residence for both of us. Following our divorce, we had a signed agreement stipulating that he would buy out my share within two years for much less than it was worth. However, it's... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Contact an attorney and ask about a "Petition to Partition"; be sure to show them a copy of the agreement. Hopefully, the agreement will no longer be enforceable, and you can get half of your interest out of the property, especially since real estate values have significantly increased... View More
My ex-husband and I share ownership of a property in Wake County, North Carolina, which serves as a secondary residence for both of us. Following our divorce, we had a signed agreement stipulating that he would buy out my share within two years for much less than it was worth. However, it's... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Yes if one spouse is in comparative or if there is at treat that the house will be lost through foreclose, you can request a judge to issue an order to stand the sales process another reason to compel a sales is if you need funds to survive on during and after divorce , this could encode paying... View More
the proceeds from the sale of the house?
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
When a property is co-owned and one of the owners passes away, the distribution of their interest in the property depends on how the deed is titled and the laws of the state in which the property is located. If the deed was held as "joint tenants with right of survivorship," then upon the... View More
I want to start dropshipping cheap manufactured homes from chinese websites but I wonder if I need a liscense, LLC, ect to legally operate the buisness. Any insight?
answered on Feb 12, 2024
You can likely do this as a private individual. However, I would highly recommend forming an LLC to give you some legal cover. You should also have an attorney draft a contract that makes it very clear you are disclaiming as many warranties as possible regarding the condition of the homes. There... View More
I gave my married daughter a rental property that I owned for 45years…will the IRS accept a real estate market analysis as the value on a 709 form? Can the tax value be used?
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
When determining the value of a property you gave to your daughter for reporting on a 709 tax form, it's important to follow IRS guidelines accurately. While a real estate market analysis can be a helpful reference, it might not be sufficient on its own.
The IRS typically requires a... View More
I would like to keep my property in my family. If my daughter dies and the property goes to her husband he could leave it to his family in Australia.
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
There are several options. You could make a life estate/remainder deed to your daughter for life, then to someone else at her death. Deeds take effect now with no probate involvement. Contact a competent NC attorney to search the title and execute a transfer to suit you.
If 2 people live in the same house and are both equal owners of the house, can one of them cut off sections of the house so the other cant access that part of the house?
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In North Carolina, if two individuals co-own a house as equal owners, typically neither party has the unilateral right to restrict access to specific sections of the property without the consent of the other owner. Co-ownership typically entails both parties sharing equal rights to access and use... View More
My father passed in 2021& his wife last year . My siblings and I Were not even notified of my father's passing until he was buried and gone even his brother wasn't notified.im afraid she is up to something
answered on Jan 31, 2024
There are a couple forms she could be trying to get you to sign. It sounds like she's trying to get you to waive your inheritance rights. If your father's wife never adopted you and never made a will, realistically the stepsister gets her property. Why she's trying to get you to... View More
It's her and her oldest kids that think everything is theirs
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
If you are now a co-owner you do have the right to live in the house. If you cannot cohabit with your sister peacefully then you have the right to petition a court to force the sale of the house and split the proceeds. That threat might be enough to convince her to buy you out because litigation... View More
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