We own a house. Unfortunately a tenant committed suicide there.Then it was on rent for 8 years.Now we want to sell the house .is it a offense, not telling the fact about suicide happened before to the buyer?
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Tennessee, the law does not typically require sellers to disclose deaths, including suicides, that occurred on a property. The state's real estate disclosure laws focus mainly on material defects affecting the property's physical condition or value.
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
A limited liability company has members and membership interests. Yes, you can purchase 99% of the interest in the LLC - but if you are leaving one percent- is that for the old owner- so they would be one percent equity owner? This sounds like a structure of membership issue. It may be... View More
The Retailor suggested the home inspector company Chattanooga Home Inspector. Now I am finding multiple foundation cracks that were DYI sealed.
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Did seller give you a residential disclosure statement? Read it verbatim and see what it says about the foundation. 1 year SOL from fraudulent execution of statement. Hopefully agent signed it also, for an additional defendant. But you will need to track down seller: location; bank; job.... View More
Thy never come and ask in this 45 years now his wife and son started asking we don't want to give we are to pay thy want only property share so how to handle
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
In Tennessee, if the property belongs to your father and his brother, it's crucial to understand how the property is titled and whether there's a will or estate plan in place. If the property was owned jointly with rights of survivorship, it would automatically pass to the surviving owner... View More
(typo: *physically abusing me) I moved out a few months ago and we used a quitclaim deed to get me off the title, but I am still on the mortgage and they threatened to sue me for missed payments since I agreed to pay until the end of this year. I agreed at first out of fear but now I want to know... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Physical attack by another tenant is not a release from financial obligation on a note secured by a deed of trust. CH 7 Bankruptcy might be an option. Why did you give a deed without payment therefor? Usually the lender will foreclose on the home first, then possibly come after the... View More
I got a letter today from Medicare for signing to see if she owned on any bills since she was in nursing home since 2020 and a copy of death certificate. I have profound hearing loss was on a disability check until I got married in 2020. My dad and her signed property over to me in 2016. Only thing... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2023
It is very uncommon for any living individual to be personally liable for the debts of a deceased person. However, the creditors of a decedent may make claims against the decedent’s estate.
It is extremely uncommon, also, for a decedent to owe money to Medicare. More likely, Medicare... View More
The opposing party in a Probate case claims they have made contributions to property taxes for the last 20 years. I was able to provide a recorded conversation between myself and the party, in which the party admitted that they withdrew their help/contributions 27 years ago. I always thought that... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
Your lawyer needs to object to the Clerk& Master's Report or appeal the Chancellor's ruling. This assumes that the property taxes were in sufficient amounts that it affects the Estate's other beneficiaries. Your recording may not have the legal impact on the Probate Case... View More
Buyer and seller reached a written agreement. Financing and all other contingencies had been removed. The day before closing, buyer said he had simply changed his mind and refused to close. Property went back on the market. Had selling agent earned his fee?
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
Typically, the terms of the listing agreement between the seller and the agent dictate when a commission is earned. Many listing agreements state that a commission is earned if the agent produces a ready, willing, and able buyer, even if the sale doesn't close due to no fault of the agent. If... View More
We have a deeded easement ingress
Egress
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answered on Sep 26, 2023
No law governs the with or gating of easements. If you put a gate across it, other row users may be offended and sue for their ingress/egress rights. Usually you want all users to have access: that is keys, codes, etc. Terminating or overburdening the easement is usually what a suit in... View More
They installed a driveway and a culvert under their driveway directing all water flow, mud , rock, etc. from their upper lot of 6 acres onto my land. Had they installed the culvert a mere 6 feet higher the flow of water and debris would have washed onto their own property. In years of owning our... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
That is a 3 year SOL for a property tort. You will need an engineering expert and contractors as witnesses to prove damages and the cause of action. Also a good lawyer. It has alot to do with how valuable your land is, as even a judgment for you will probably be appealed. A boundary line... View More
One of the original signing tenants are not available to sign.
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answered on Sep 1, 2023
You will need to hire a competent TN attorney that knows real property litigation, not a title co. Almost surely signatures will again be required by all necessary parties. If they are not available, the title may be clouded or void permanently. A Quiet Title Action may be necessary with... View More
The penalty is 375 dollars because I did not supply them with a copy of my tenants lease agreement and 200 dollars processing annually. I was not aware of this. I do not remember this being a rule when I lived there. It has been 4 years since I started renting the place and I live 3 hours away.... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
More than likely there will not be a Court case until the HOA sues against the condo to execute the Lien. Those charges will be converted into a Lien against your property, and will be placed of record. Hire an attorney to search the title, read the Master Deed, etc., and advise you of your... View More
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
There is no legal requirement for the settlor of a trust to tell anyone about the trust being created. In fact there are many secret trusts, and oral trusts can sometimes be enforced in TN with clear and convincing evidence. Title searches on properties will often disclose conveyances into a... View More
First, and now second L.E. tenant, has passed and L.E has been removed from my warranty deed. Property has not been maintained over the years, significantly so. Can there possibly be a significant claim against the estate for all that should have been done, but was not?
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
How was the life tenant removed from the deed? The remainderman can sue the life tenant for waste, but it should be very significant destruction of the land or improvements. After death, it will be a very difficult suit, which must be also filed as a claim against the estate.
I am the remainder owner on a property deed and an individual lives in a mobile home on a section of the property and they have the deed to the mobile home. Does the property itself belong to me as I am the remainder owner on deed?
I am asking this question because I was told that if... View More
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
It is possible that you are left with only an expensive, difficult Ejectment action. However you might get away with a Detainer if they do not fight you. Hire a an attorney now to investigate and draft a suit in Chancery. Hopefully you do not have a boundary dispute.
I am the remainder owner on a property deed and an individual lives in a mobile home on a section of the property and they have the deed to the mobile home. Does the property itself belong to me as I am the remainder owner on deed?
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
Adverse Possession is very real, especially under color of title. Hire an attorney to search both title. The mobile home may have been an out conveyance before you got an estate. Taxes must be checked closely. You did not mention how many acres or County. A Detainer Warrant or an... View More
I am the remainder owner on a property deed and an individual lives in a mobile home on a section of the property and they have the deed to the mobile home. Does the property itself belong to me as I am the remainder owner on deed?
I am asking this question because I was told that if... View More
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
If the life estate holder rents or allows the mobile home there, then you have problems. LE has a present right of possession until it is terminated and your Remainder vests in possession.
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
In Tennessee, the authority of an HOA Board of Directors to increase monthly fees or impose special assessments without owner approval depends on the language in the governing documents, such as the bylaws and CC&Rs. Generally, HOA Boards have certain powers to manage the community's... View More
I have a LLC in which I’m the majority member. My partner did a hard money loan without my permission to purchase a property and the property ended in foreclosure. The hard money lender stated that there is still 25k to fulfill the lender and he will put a lien on the company. What can I do?
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
Does the LLC have an Operating Agreement, By-Laws, etc.? If so, then it must be read carefully to see how property of the LLC can be encumbered or money borrowed. If not, probably only the managing member had the power to borrow for the LLC. Lender must get a Judgment first before having a... View More
property was quit claim deeded
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
Many more facts are needed, especially why you want a Quiet Title action filed. Usually the defendant will claim you filed after 7 years and busted the SOL. But several real property causes of actions can be prosecuted later than that. Often the SOL is not asserted in Quiet Title suits.... View More
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