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Certified letter to former landlady undeliverable, but she responded to letter sent first class. Proof of receipt? Can I pursue small claims court?

Answered 2 Days ago by attorney Donald Eby | 1 answer

Tiina, Damage deposits in CO are a big deal, as I'm sure you have seen by reading the statute. She has responded so she has notice. My question to ...Read more

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what are my legal rights as a resident in a property after the owner passes away

Answered 2 Days ago by attorney Donald Eby | 1 answer

Amanda, You are a tenant, even though you do not have a lease agreement. Additionally, you have no responsibility to pay the mortgage directly. You c...Read more

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bought a house on December 6, 2012. house has plumbing defect in the basement and 2nd floor bathroom sewer backsup. Flooding when it rains.

Answered 2 Days ago by attorney Richard F. Sweeney | 1 answer

A case to do what? Most real estate contracts are to sell/purchase the property "as is". You should have had a person inspect the property to determin...Read more

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Does the Condo HOA have to appprove a reassonable ADA modification request?

Answered 3 Days ago by attorney R. Christopher Reade | 1 answer

The ADA governs "public accommodations," which is not generally an individual's unit. The ADA generally does not apply to limited common elements in c...Read more

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H.O.A. directors not honoring results of election and refusing to release minutes of election

Answered 3 Days ago by attorney William Leonard Colvin | 1 answer

Prolonged legal battle may be short in actuality - your assumptive fear of a lengthy battle will only prolong misery - hire a lawyer; demand satisfact...Read more

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What are the repercussions if I walk away from my home?

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney William Leonard Colvin | 1 answer

If the house is apart of your husband's estate and you inherited it - no reprecussions on your credit unless you assume. If you want to protect your h...Read more

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Please cite the law which outlines the income tax ramifications of a short sale of real property.

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Salomé J. Zikakis | 1 answer

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation offers relief from tax for debt forgiveness on a borrower's primary residence. This leg...Read more

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my husband who is deceased in the state of Fl. has a home mortgage only in his name can they call the loan and make me move out of the property

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Salomé J. Zikakis | 1 answer

If you and your husband own the house as tenants by the entireties (e.g., your deed states "husband and wife"), then it is unlikely that the lender wi...Read more

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What is a short sale does the bank have to accept it?

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Bob Dubno | Firm Website | 1 answer

A short sale is a sale where the property is being sole for less than the mortgagee (the bank) is owed. The contract must specify that the contract i...Read more

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Can a HOA lien holder do this?

Answered a week ago by attorney R. Christopher Reade | 1 answer

The entire process of sale pursuant to HOA liens is a relatively new phenomenon in Nevada. The process of foreclosure determines title to the Subject ...Read more

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Am I required to purchase a home that is damaged from Hurricane Sandy and after over 3 months the seller still has not repairs damages properly?

Answered a week ago by attorney Richard F. Sweeney | 1 answer

It depends on your contract. There should be a bail out clause in the contract meaning if there is substantial damage to the home, you should get noti...Read more

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i own 2 house i stop paying for 1.

Answered a week ago by attorney Richard F. Sweeney | 1 answer

Typically, at closing you sign both a mortgage and note. The note makes you personally responsible to pay back the loan. The mortgage allows the bank ...Read more

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Can I sue my condo association for not delivering utilities to my unit for half a year

Answered a week ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

You will have to bring an action against the HOA to have the utilities restored. Have you been able to live in the unit? it is worth it to get restitu...Read more

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how far in advance should i be notified about an increase in my rent

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney Russel L. Robinson | 1 answer

Issues concerning the term of the lease, and how and when the rent may be increased are contained in the lease agreement. That applies both to the ten...Read more

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I would like to know if a landlord have the right to have showing why your still in the house.

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney R. Christopher Reade | 1 answer

Pursuant to NRS 118A.330, a tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord peaceably to enter into the residence to: (a) inspect the ...Read more

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would i be entitled to any inheritance to my step moms estate when she passes away?

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney R. Christopher Reade | 1 answer

The answer to your question (as with so many questions in law) is: it depends on the facts. You state that your father passed away without a will (pre...Read more

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i own a house with my daughter and her husband and the dee is made has join tenants last survived will get the house

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

you could give this house, or your share of it, to your daughter as a gift now. you would need to do a qitclaim deed from the three of you as joint te...Read more

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is a property served by a community well considered to be served by "other natural water source"

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney Paul J Neal | Firm Website | 1 answer

Probably, but it depends on who is asking and why.

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whose name to put on title

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney Steven J Gibbs | 1 answer

Hi Deborah, This question is quite complex, and would warrant a better answer if I could speak with you over the phone. Please call 239-415-7495 fo...Read more

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My common law wife and I purchased a home 2 years ago and I now want both our names on the deed.

Answered 3 weeks ago by attorney Cheryl Kaufman | 1 answer

Dear Mr. Silvestri, Am I correct in assuming that the deed is currently in your name alone? if so, is there a mortgage on the property? Typically wha...Read more

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As a home buyer of a short sale, who represents me at closing?

Answered 3 weeks ago by attorney Cheryl Kaufman | 1 answer

Dear Mr. Cornelius, You are correct to be concerned. No one in the facts you posed represents you. I have many clients who have purchased real estate...Read more

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If someone leaves an item in your apartment after moving out, is it yours?

Answered 3 weeks ago by attorney Michael Siegel | 1 answer

False. If it is not yours you need to give it back. There is no finders keepers, losers weepers.

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Can the Directors delegate there contact information only through the Management company?

Answered 4 weeks ago by attorney R. Christopher Reade | 1 answer

Although your question does not expressly discuss this as the topic of your question, I presume that you are asking about the Board of Directors of a ...Read more

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Is there anything i can do about different appraisals on my property?

Answered a month ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

An appraisal is an opinion of value. The opinion is based on other sales of similar proerties in your area. Look at the sales used to fomr the opinio ...Read more

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Do I have to pay Capital Gains Tax on a home that was signed over to me?

Answered a month ago by attorney Michael Siegel | 1 answer

You need to have estate planning for your father. If you structure it right, you will not pay tax and neither will your dad. It also depends on the va...Read more

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Residential Real Estate

Residential real estate requires the buyer and the seller to first sign a contract in order to buy or sell a home.

Once the contract has been signed, the buyer is given time to conduct a title search of the premises and to obtain the necessary financing to make the purchase.

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