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Also if something was to ever happen to him and he is in debt with state would we take on his debt or how would that go??
answered on Apr 15, 2021
An attorney should review a land contract before it is signed. Whether it is seller or buyer who is responsible for taxes and debts, would depend on the terms of the contract and the priority of the debts. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the land... View More 
answered on Apr 14, 2021
That should be very straightforward. You can use the Find a Lawyer tab on this webpage to find dozens of qualified attorneys who can do this for you. It would likely not be very costly, depending on the terms and length of the agreement.
Best of luck.
Agent wouldn't let us walk further back on the property saying it was a liability. Found out there are thousands of tires dumped on back part of property. Property is $38k we've paid $34k and its an EPA nightmare. We want our money back. Agent says no. We need help.
answered on Mar 12, 2021
You could sue the seller to rescind the contract. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to review the situation and advise you of your options.
I purchased a fixer upper home 04/19/2019 & despite covid I have made & continuing to make major repairs, but my neighbors who aren't happy that I purchased the property & they didn't, have been making constant unwarranted complaints to the city & mayors office that keeps... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2021
Neighbor problems are difficult to resolve and can get worse if legal action is taken against them. They could do a lot of things, and it could be impossible to prove that they violated a court order. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain a local attorney to advise you.
We purchased the house July 2020. He claimed the fence as his on the property line. After research to build a privacy fence we found the property makers are on the other side of the fence. The fence he claims appears to be about a foot or more into our property line. He is refusing to take it down... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2021
Disputes with neighbors can be difficult to resolve, and can get worse. So try to work it out with the neighbor. If you are unable to get the neighbor's cooperation, you first must obtain a survey of your property to confirm your exact boundary lines. Then if the survey confirms the fence... View More
I purchased the property in January and the trailer was already there and occupied.
answered on Mar 1, 2021
If there is no written lease and you want them to leave, you must follow the proper eviction process. Check your local court web site or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to assist you with the process.
I'm interested in applying this standard to prevent erosion of the downtown area into a sea of parking, with landowners possessively protecting their empty parking lots rather than sharing the resource. Ideally, landowners would pay each other for the shared resource, but other than parking... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Direct that question to your city attorney. It would have to be added by an ordinance approved by city council, amending the local zoning and building code, and could get opposition from property owners and developers.
I don't own property yet, so if there is a neighboring county that is more lax that would be very helpful.
answered on Feb 15, 2021
It depends on local zoning laws which are different from one place to another. Check with the local zoning office.
We both the house from his brother and have a title to the house. The house came with the land that house directly sits on. He's constantly saying that if we don't pay him $X amount each month he will call the sherriff and have us removed. We pay our own property taxes as it is. His mom... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2020
You'll have to retain a local real estate attorney to review all the relevant real estate records to determine who has what specific rights to the house, land, any easements, etc. Use the Find a Lawyer tab.
Daycare is not licensed
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Some HOA declarations and bylaws prohibit conducting a trade or business in the home, and those restrictions can be valid. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who can review the HOA and advise you.
How is that legally done? Does it have to be recorded on the deeds?
answered on Sep 8, 2020
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review your plan and advise you what easements and deeds will be required.
Ie septic system would need to go across all three of them, what can I do
answered on Sep 8, 2020
Start with an architect familiar with the local building and zoning code and the process to consolidate the lots, which will require a surveyor to prepare a consolidation plat. The architect can also talk to the local health dept. about the septic system requirements. Use the Find a Lawyer tab... View More
I been living in this home for 16 years and i finally decided to ask him can I put some work into the home and it costs me 15,000 and it made the value of the home go up, he can now charge $800 instead of 200$ in rent, So he wants to evict me out of the house, can I sue for that money out of that... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2020
You may have a case for unjust enrichment, contact an attorney to discuss how to file the claim and what you need to allergies
I'm looking for houses and happened across a gorgeous old building with shop space downstairs and 3 apartments upstairs. I'm interested in living in one of the units, renting out the others, and using the shop space as an art studio. What zoning issues might I face with this? I find the... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2020
You need to hire an architect familiar with conversions, residential construction, and the local building and zoning code to assess what you plan to do, what you must do to comply, or if any variances will be needed. The architect should have good rapport with the folks at building and zoning.
I called them on June22 to let them know my A/C was not working properly and received no reply. Then called on July 4 at 9am about a leak in my ceiling and to inquire about the A/C. To date I have still have the leak and my A/C still is not fixed. Also when they do which isn't often answer my... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
The proper approach is to pay your rent on time into escrow with your local court. Check your local court web site for the escrow process. If you don't pay rent, landlord can file to evict you. An eviction is a permanent public record that can make it difficult to rent from a landlord who... View More
I paid a $700 dollar deposit but I’m not worried about that. I just don’t want to pay the price for both semesters. It was a stupid idea in the first place but I was pressured by others to sign early or else there would be very little options.
answered on Jun 9, 2020
You can try to negotiate an early lease termination with the landlord. But landlord does not have to agree to that. If you don't pay the rent required, landlord can file an eviction to terminate your lease rights, and sue you for any lost rent. An eviction is a permanent court record that... View More
Neighbor put up fence no survey was done no zoning permits pulled per conversation with mike at city’s codes and permits
answered on May 18, 2020
The property owner has the right to maintain its own property. Obtain a survey to determine exactly where the boundary is and if the fences are placed properly or violate local zoning setbacks or other requirements. Provide that information to the city. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a... View More
do i have to let him sell it? is it considered mine because its on my property?
answered on May 5, 2020
It is considered personal property -- not part of the real estate. It does not matter that it is sitting at your house. It is no different than if he left any of his other personal property behind. If he bought it, and is still paying, that shows he owns it. You could refuse to allow anyone to... View More
My property is slowly falling in the river. Some say its erosion but it happens everytime they dredge. Usually within days. I lost 20% of land including trees, shrubs and now my patio!
answered on Apr 27, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. These could be difficult cases because of the expert testimony involved. Contact environmental/land use attorneys in the area, and find out if nearby waterfront residents are experiencing similar phenomena. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 28, 2020
If the building department issues a notice to vacate, it can have the order enforced. So talk to them about it to find out how long you can stay, and start looking for another place. If you are renting, also talk to your landlord about it. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney if... View More
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