Do we have any legal recourse in a land rezoning which depreciates our home and prevents improvements or changes ?

Although there is a requirement for general public notice of zoning changes in Maine, these do not ensure that all landowners receive "actual"...

My boyfriend had a legal paper drawn up granting me lifetime residency in the house he owns that I live in. Is this binding?

Your question implies that you believe your boyfriend intended to give you what is called a "life estate" interest in the property. In addition to...

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Does a wife who is POA have the right to sell off the husband's property even thought he's been served by her?

Under Maine law (18-A MRSA sec. 5-910(b)(3)), the agent's authority under a power of attorney is automatically terminated if a divorce action is...

I agree with the prior answer, but also add that you should act quickly. It is possible (depending on many facts that you have not put forward)...

Can I quit claim a property that is involved in a lawsuit? If so, will the lawsuit be effected?

Typically, you should have listed your 1/7th ownership interest as an asset on your bankruptcy filing and you also should have identified the...

Family property dispute - Do I need a lawyer, does my sibling have a legal stake when purchased under my name & I am paying bill

I definitely recommend that you engage an attorney to assist you. Owning family property can be difficult, but there are ways that a family can...

If I met with a lawyer for a consultation and signed papers about fees and misc. can I choose someone else if I have not paid?

As a general rule, the client always has the freedom to choose to change attorneys. However, depending on your initial understanding, you may be...

My partner abandoned me here in Maine after buying a home together, can he turn around after months and decide he want to sell.

The answer to your question will depend upon the precise language of the deed. If it is correct that your name is also on the deed as a "grantee"...

How do we get a mechanical lien removed?

Ultimately, you will need to get a document that functions as a "discharge" filed in the Registry of Deeds. As the other answer suggested, it is...

My property manager "lost" our lease. What are my rights?

There is good information for tenants facing eviction in Maine available on the website for Pine Tree Legal -- a nonprofit that provides legal...