The Statute of Frauds requires that any agreement pertaining to an interest in real estate must be in writing to be enforceable. If the title to the garage is in your name, that means that you likely own it. The most pertinent question is what type of agreement was there when the garage was built... View More

You should be able to get a copy of the actual recorded easement from the Register of Deeds or a title company.

It depends on the closing date set in the Offer to Purchase. If the closing date in the accepted Offer to Purchase is May 1, 2018 and the Seller refuses to close, you can pursue your options based upon the Seller's default under the terms of the Offer to Purchase.

Your parents have the right to allow anyone they wish to live in the other home. If you do move into the other home, you may want to have a written agreement with your parents outlining the expectations of your occupancy to avoid problems in the future.

You could file a lawsuit for a declaration stating that the sale is null and void. But that seems unnecessary in this circumstance. You can probably just walk away from the deal. It happens everyday.

Your mother can transfer the property to you at any time by signing a deed. She could also use a will or trust.

Your question is unclear. If you have an order awarding the house to you, you do not need the ex to sign. You can simply extinguish the ex’s interest and have another deed recorded on the property.

It does not sound legal. One would need to review the bylaws and other relevant documents to provide meaningful advice. And it sounds like the review should happen sooner rather than later.

The buyer may sue for specific performance. Alternatively, the buyer may sue for the earnest money and damages. As long as the realtor disclosed the conflict of interest, the relationship is probably not illegal. I suggest you speak with a lawyer.

You should consider going to court. At court, your sibling would be forced to buy your share or accept the allocation after the land is sold.

The problem with lawsuits like this is that they are expensive. You may have insurance that will provide you with a defense. I suggest you contact the insurance company you had at the time.

While the law requires the seller to disclose the presence of asbestos on the property to prospective buyers, taking legal action will most likely be a futile endeavor, since you will have to prove that they were aware of the existence of the carcinogen in the house. They might have not known... View More

One would need to review the offer to purchase to answer your question. Sometimes offers permit sellers to select the higher offer, sometimes not.

More information is needed to evaluate the facts in your inquiry. Appraisals are subjective. So it is unsurprising there are different opinions about the value of the home. This is not fraud (misrepresentation is a synonym). It may be negligence. More information is needed to see how negligent the... View More

Probably. One would need to review the offer to provide the most accurate advice. But it seems apparent that the seller misrepresented his or her authority.

You are responsible for the amendment because you agreed to it by signing. It sounds like your agent gave you bad advice. You should consider making a claim with your agent's insurer if you are ultimately on the hook for the $16,000.

And you still gave him your money?

If the lease states that you may sublease, then the landlord is breaching the lease. Such a breach may allow you to get out of contract altogether.

That being said, your question is really an economic one. If it is in your economic interest to break the lease you should. One consideration... View More

Your instincts are correct. You need a lawyer to draw up paperwork for an easement. If the other property owners will not sign, you should consider filing a lawsuit.

Your instincts are correct. The seller only has to follow the contract language. The agent would be responsible for any damages your father-in-law could prove.