The law allows you to recover the reasonable "cost of repair" for property negligently or intentionally damaged by another person, regardless of who repairs it and regardless of whether it is repaired.

For example, it is not uncommon in an older automobile that the cost of... Read more »

Typically, a deed of trust secures a loan against a single home. In rare situations, it may secure a loan against more than one. The deed of trust itself should contain the legal description of each parcel of real estate. Commonly, if there is more than one, that section of the deed of trust... Read more »

Building contracts are often subject to delays. Everything from government inspections to the weather can create a delay in even a simple single-family dwelling building contract. Currently, lingering supply chain issues initially caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic are causing delays in many... Read more »

When your mom died without a will, part of her estate including the home passed to you and your siblings.

In the current market, you {may} have to pay capital gains tax on your share of a portion of the proceeds. You do not have to pay capital gains tax on the value of the home as of the... Read more »

If he is indeed not a director, his actions likely would not be binding on the HOA unless it subsequently ratifies them. Probably the best course of action at this point would be to hold a directors meeting and have the Board pass a resolution ratifying all of his previous actions.

No.

First, I note that a married couple can only have one homestead. That homestead could be the separate property of one spouse or the other spouse or it could be community property of both spouses. Except of periods of temporary absence, a homestead must be used by the couple as their... Read more »

What you are referring to is a "Life Estate" deed which can be useful and save money and possibly other debts.

The Life Estate deed is generally used to avoid surrogate or probate court and to avoid the government from attaching the property if your mom has the need for medicaid... Read more »

This is a classic move by a home builder company. Unfortunately, it is time to sue.

You need to visit with an experienced lawyer who handles real estate contracts and litigation.

Your rights are in the agreement you entered into with the seller and/or builder. The details will... Read more »

You can try sending copies of everything you have to the oil company by certified mail with a letter asking them to correct the situation. However, don't be surprised if what you send them is not enough to change their mind.

This is probably not a do-it-yourself project. First, it is... Read more »

It is highly recommended that you not attempt to represent yourself in such a proceeding. Depending on whether your business is a sole proprietorship, limited liability company, or corporation, you may not be able to legally represent your business in a Texas court.

I'm sure you... Read more »

Whether the process is simple or more challenging depends on the state of your mineral title. If you have a deed for these minerals it may be a matter of sending a copy of the deed to the oil company with a certified letter and requesting that they correct the error. Keep in mind that the landman... Read more »

The "validity" of your reason for cancelling is probably irrelevant. You likely can cancel the contract, but you will forfeit your earnest money. That's literally what earnest money is for.

The Seller will then relist the property or move forward with any back-up contract... Read more »

You need more information as to the nature of the lien itself. For example:

The statute of limitations to collect a debt is four years from the date that the debt became due. A typical mortgage loan was once 30 years. A mortgage lien or deed of trust (which is often called a lien) may... Read more »

Your rights are what is in the agreement your Mom-in-law signed. I would like to see it, but you are in good shape if it has a long time period. If it is silent, she can evict you after 1 year, if it is on rural property.

If you have paid her for an indefinite period of time you are in... Read more »

This is an unsettled question of law but seems to be that if you do NOT join a voluntary HOA, then you are NOT entitled to open meeting requirements or notices.

I hope this helps.

Good Luck!

The answer you seek would require me or any other attorney to review all of your dad's estate planning documentys and assets. Plus, the latest deed and lien on the subject property. Why are you giving a deed?

Do you own the property with your dad?

I can guide you, but do not... Read more »

This is a thorny question. I would need all documents involved to give you a solid answer.

Get a good appeal attorney.

Good Luck!

Sorry to hear your trouble.

Unfortunately, not many relationships or conversations in life are confidential. The conversation between you and the HOA or any of its employees or members is NOT in confidence. For a list of conversations that are protected by law you can look at the Texas laws... Read more »

Arturo C. Aguilar
answered on Aug 20, 2022

Yes, you can. But you need a good contract indicating that they are buying as is so you do not get sued for fraud and other valid causes of action that can plausibly be alleged against you.

The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only, and should... Read more »

A Deed of Trust commemorates a security interest in a piece of real estate, typically a mortgage debt. The holder of the Deed of Trust does not own the home; it only owns a security interest in the home. It is unlikely that you are the party to whom the debt is owed.

You can transfer... Read more »