I have an Oncor subtransmission line that runs across my property. The company wants me to sign an easment modification

If you do not agree, then they will need to do a taking. This will require them to put a value of the expanded easement and then pay you that...

How can i remove my spouse's name from the deed of our home before the divorce is final?

Spousal consent is also needed to remove a spouse from a deed. There is no other way to do this, absent a court order.

Yes, a series of text messages can form a binding contract on Massachusetts. At least one Massachusetts trial court has ruled that a series of...

What should i do if I do not receive refund from someone who has not fulfilled his responsibilities after paying him $500?

If this happened to me, I would send a 93A demand letter. This gives the other person 30 days to make a reasonable settlement offer. If he does...

DO I owe MA state taxes on my Deed in Lieu completed in December 2012?

If you filed for bankruptcy and was discharged from the loan, then you had not debt to the lender and there should be no tax stemming from debt...

3 trees fell into my yard on my shed from the Bussiness behind my property,they don"t want to clean up their side?

This is very state specific, but the general rule is that if the trees were sick, then the neighbor might well be responsible for you for not...

Do you have to pay a lease agreement if you never move into the property?

A lease is a binding contract. You should call an attorney to discuss how to get the landlord to 'mitigate damages'. The general idea is that if...

Can a mortgage company not apply funds to past due payments?

This is covered in the mortgage agreement. Generally, a lender will not apply a partial payment. The loan documents, will detail the lender's...

Does the law for PMI needed on a mortgage state that the appraisal is the original appraisal or can a current appraisal be used?

The easiest way to terminate PMI is to refinance, but if your rate is favorable, this is probably not an option. The automatic termination in the...

Would a landlord be responsible for the cost of extermination of bed bugs?

As with any rental, look at your rental agreement. If the property was infested, one would expect that this is landlord's problem. Here you...