What is the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure?

The simple answer is that a short sale is when the mortgage holder will release its mortgage and permit the property to be sold for less than what...

My parents are stuck without being able to sell their home because of an illegal downstairs apartment. Is there a loophole?

There are a number of factors to look at to determine what has to be done to remedy the illegal work that was done at the home. It is best to...

Property is not "abandoned" after a tenant leaves, or appears to leave. If there is property left behind often it is clear that the property is...

Water damage to my condo from above unit.

If your wife has a condo owners policy you are likely covered, even if not on the Deed. Generally, the spouse of an insured is covered, but you...

Divorce after 16 yrs of separation.

The time and expense of divorces tend to be directly related to amount of fighting involved. If everything in agreement, you can get divorced in...

The landlord (LL) cannot move your belongings into the street. The LL needs to hire a sheriff or constable (officer) to serve the Execution, which...

If there are several Liens on our house for several tax years, can each year be removed once that year is paid.

Yes, however, it does not matter that they are recorded against the property until you sell or refinance. At that time the outstanding tax...

What would happens after I filed bankruptcy and didn't go to a court date an a warrent was issued?

First, be mindful of the out-of-state attorneys responding here as they do not seem to know the local processes involved. If you have NOT filed...

Judgement placed on credit report

The judgment is all that is needed as proof that money is owned to the judgment creditor. The judgment is effective for 20 years and can then be...

Can he stop me from taking my child on vacation?

Be very cautious about the other advice provided. If the vacation interferes with his parenting time, which you say it does, then you will be in...