Homestead Act in Mass for criminal son & Quit claim to criminal son

leaving out the details of this case and leaving the fact finding to a jury I will give some generic info on homesteads. A recorded homestead...

Real estate...scam???

you have "purchase" in quotation marks, why? Was a deed recorded? Did you purchase an owner's title insurance policy? If you have ttle insurance,...

If you move in before a lease is signed can a landlord pro rate

Be happy they are only asking you to pay for the time you were there rather than a month or the full lease term. fair is fairm you were there so...

Can your Mother leave you a house that is still being paid for.

This is more of a question for an estate/probate attorney than a real estate attorney. Conceptually one can "leave" a property to an heir even if...

If a person isn't on a mortgage, but is on the deed (and never knew it), can the mortgage company foreclose on them?

terminology is critical here and I think the term "mortgage" may be used incorrectly. If your fiance was "added" to the deed, he is on the deed...

The way you word the question confuses me. Are you buying or do you own property that is subject to an easement and riparian rights or is your...

Can I sue the woman who sold me a house that isn't hers.

call the police ASAP as this is fraud on her part. You should also look for a litigator in your area to seek damages.

An attorney should perform a title exam to determine the exact status of title. Whether you call it a "TOD" or a "Life Estate" or something else,...

My tenant is breaking her lease, can she give notice via text and when does her penalty fee need to be paid by?

No matter how notice was given, a notice on 8/2 is good for vacating on 9/30, not 8/31. 30 day notice in Massachusetts is a full rental month not a...

Do I need to pay off my home equity loan before I can sell my house?

Attorney Golden is correct, the Home Equity is a mortgage just like your first mortgage and will be paid at closing. You will need to inform your...