Your current state is Virginia
The municipality signed an agreement with the original property owners in 2004. That they were installing a step septic tank system on their properties, that the village owned, was part of the village sanitary sewer system, would maintain, repair, and service. The system on our property was... Read more »
answered on Oct 1, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. This is a complex matter. Evaluation of the septic system could involve the expertise of civil engineers and wastewater experts. Assessment of contamination could involve sampling and lab analysis conducted by... Read more »
I have a RE contract for $83k purchase price on a Condo in Santurce. Appraisal came in today at $67k. In the contract the seller agrees to negotiate if the appraisal is lower than purchase price.
I have contingencies in the contract for the appraisal amount & me successfully obtaining a... Read more »
answered on Oct 1, 2022
I'm assuming that you are referring to an options contract subscribed. I advise that you prepare a letter and send it via certified mail with receipt confirmation, whereby you (a) refer to the appraisal amount; (b) refer to the specific contract terms providing for good faith negotiation in... Read more »
home without transferring the loan?
answered on Oct 1, 2022
Yes, the property can be deeded through the estate to the minor children, and the lender on the mortgage may not accelerate the loan or declare the loan balance due, but must accept continuing mortgage payments made on their behalf; however, the mortage lien remains on the property, so nonpayment... Read more »
They have no lease and have never paid rent.
answered on Sep 30, 2022
You have the right to file a court action for unlawful detainer. It's similar to an eviction but for guests who won't leave.
answered on Sep 30, 2022
Hi there. I would need a lot more information and a better understanding of your situation to determine the answer to your question. Please feel free to contact me to discuss.
We bought a house four years ago. As of recent, we have discovered serious issues with the well. We called the same plumber the previous owner used. He disclosed to us that the previous owner was aware of issues with the well since 2006. Nothing was disclosed to us at closing or at all. Can we sue?
answered on Sep 30, 2022
The short answer is, maybe. The purchase agreements, disclosure documents and other related documents would need to be reviewed to determine how best to proceed. Often time, the contract will require mediation first. A real estate attorney would be able to help you review these documents and... Read more »
Years. And I executer relieved foreclosure papers today. If we want the house to be in both of our names what do I have to pay in taxes and is it split considering his mom is heir? What are the taxes based off of? What assessment does it come out of if none has been done since 13
answered on Sep 29, 2022
You said you have been served a foreclosure action. You have to respond to this Court Action as soon as possible. You have 20 days to object to the complaint and 30 days to file an answer and new matter. If you fail to respond properly the Bank attorney can file for a default judgment. If... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
If the mortgage is paid off then it just needs to be released. Ask your lender to file a release of mortgage.
A group lake property owners formed an Assoc to pay for weeds This Assoc wants all owners pay even opt out can they force us to pay using the township to collect the tax?
They said if they get 51% of lake property owners to join the other 49% would have no choice ad our Township would... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
What does your deed say about a property owners association? Unless it existed at the time you bought, or existed when a single person/entity owned the land before subdividing the land, I don't see how you can be FORCED into joining an association.
Without seeing all the paperwork... Read more »
My mom died and left her residual estate to 14 (4 children and 10 grandchildren). Some heirs are ex-pats. It will be easier to handle the sale of a rental property if it is first titled to the estate and then sold - and all heirs agree this can happen. While the will gives the executor (my... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
The Residuary Estate Clause of the Will disposes of the rest and residue of any property not already bequeathed or devised in the Will. So, depending on the Title, it appears the rental property can also be sold for the benefit of Estate Beneficiaries. Hire a competent NC lawyer to examine the... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Executing a Deed to her takes effect now, even if it is a vested Remainder taking possession at your death. Wills must be Probated for the Will to have any effect, which also attracts other relatives and creditors.
Closed July 2021.
Sellers hid major damage, real estate agent was a young kid, making millions in a crazy market and largely uninterested n unresponsive to us small potatoes. He recommended we go with his inspector friend. We trusted all parties at the time. We discovered immediately... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Attorneys are not allowed to say "I'll take your case" on this forum. It's not allowed. Start with local attorneys and gradually move further away. I must warn you that you have a duty to mitigate your damages. You have to pay for the repairs yourself, and then sue to get... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Take it out of their rent, share or eventual sale of the property by tracking these costs, if they are not a good partner in the property then buy them out, refinance or consider other options, but definitely track and keep records of all your costs and expenses for a later date in order to claim... Read more »
My landlord is suing me for damages. I received my bill of particulars but only estimates no receipts can the judge rule in the plaintiff's favor without any proof that is what she paid?
answered on Sep 29, 2022
You have to defend the lawsuit. If you allow a default to be entered, you're done.
Black Mold found after signing lease
answered on Sep 28, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you speak with a local attorney, many courts nationwide do not look kindly on the idea of waiving liability for injury in general. It could depend on how a waiver was written. Good luck
Broken part of wall is at the entrance of a shared alleyway used by all the residents on the block to access garages. Where can I find the law that covers who is responsible for upkeep of retaining wall and how do I prove to the city that the violation they gave me does not involve my retaining... Read more »
If I took out a mortgage on a home and paid 70,000 on said home over a period of years and the property owner passed away and left rights to the property to the children, could they kick me out of the property after I’ve already paid 70,000 on the mortgage?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
It is sounding like you are not the owner. If true, having paid someone else's Note, then yes, the actual owners who are Tenants In Common can sue you for possession. Put together proof of all payments, then hire a competent attorney there, like Herb Patrick, to request a Deed or defend... Read more »
The time to go through probate in this case has passed so I am looking for other options to pass title
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Depending on how the deed to the real estate is drafted, it might have to go through probate. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney who can review the deed and re-open the probate case to transfer the property if that is necessary.
Now a judge has to make a decision.
I was told since I have a child with the deceased he is next of kin.
What are my chances here?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
You question is posed for Maryland, but you seem to be in DC. This answer is based on your ex-husband residing in Maryland. I also assume that you've written "ex-husband" because you were divorced before he died. If you are his widow, your priority is higher. In Maryland, the... Read more »
I want to purchase land in Tennessee on a mountain where the drive to the property is a few miles of gravel road put in by the land developer. The road is NOT county maintained. The title company has heard the developer plans to file bankruptcy and is no longer maintaining the roads.... Read more »
answered on Sep 27, 2022
Title Insurance only covers a few problems, and never ensures that the access is maintained. Many Title problems that may arise are not insured risks. And making a valid claim on a policy is very difficult. Have you searched the Title yet, or even actually read the legal description and... Read more »
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