Can someone take my name off the deed to my house without my consent?

Was the property located in Massachusetts or California? How was it that your name was removed? That could only happen if you signed a deed to...

Can someone please review this 4 page 4 page release form document sent by collectior atorney. I can pay.

It is very common to have parties sign releases in these situations, particularly if the amount of the debt has been compromised. Just as they are...

I put my daughter and partner on my deed not mortgage how can I remove them.

In order to remove someone from the deed, that person will need to sign a deed back to you. You cannot remove them without their consent absent a...

From what you describe, the unit owner upstairs and/or the association are responsible to fix the leak. As for interior damage to your unit, unless...

Estate obtained unlawful by mother.??? Looking for representation.

This is not an area in which I practice, but as best I know, if there was no will in this situation (i.e. surviving spouse and surviving children...

Property has been sold and I have a lease. Can the new landlord increase my rent?

Assuming you have a valid binding lease for a specified term with no escape clauses for either party, then no, your new landlord cannot raise the...

I have a question in regards to purchasing a property.

Generally speaking, these types of arrangements can be very risky. If you and your brother have a falling out, then you can have massive problems...

Can I use unemployment as a reason not to pay a debt collector who is taking me to court?

I would strongly encourage you to reach out to the agency or creditor to work something out, even if it's just to say you have no money now and you...

Future partnership equity question?

There are many ways to approach this, all of which are really business questions, as opposed to legal. On the one hand, your intellectual property...

Can I sell my mothers house in Massachusetts without using an attorney??

I am not entirely clear on your fact pattern. What do you mean by a mediation lawyer? It seems like that attorney is trying to represent both the...