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Needing to get out of my lease of a house . How many days notice can I give and will I lose my deposit and my last month rent ?

Kerry's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

If you signed a 12-month lease then you are obligated to pay 12 months of rent, even if you move out early. The landlord would be obligated to try...

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What does "improper mortage filing" mean?

Kerry's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

There is no way to fully answer your question without seeing the papers you mention, and then reviewing the original documents. Best to consult...

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Can a verbal agreement be enforced when the time period for the agreement is up or 7 years later after the agreement expired

Kerry's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

It is a standard tenet of real estate law that agreements regarding transfers of property must be in writing to be enforced. For this reason it is...

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We have sent final payment for a land contract. Check has not been cashed. We have the deed. Should we record it?

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

I see no reason not to record the deed; in fact, the sooner the better, if it is a valid deed, as the date a deed is recorded can be crucial later...

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Selling home i have life use of

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

It is not possible to offer a definitive answer to your question without more details. If you didn't have an attorney advising you on this to...

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Is an Indemnity Agreement and a Residential Lease appropriate for my situation?

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

As my colleague points out, people in the situation you describe are free to make almost any arrangements they wish...but, it takes very little...

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SSDI and unemployment compensation simultaneously?

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 28, 2011

I agree with Attorney Farrell: if your husband is already collecting SSDI, he will likely be unable to also collect unemployment benefits without...

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How would I add my sister to my title, and drop my soon to be ex husband.

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 21, 2011

The ex can sign his share of the title over to your sister, through a quitclaim deed. Not that complicated, although I recommend you use an...

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Co-owner of house?

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 16, 2011

Yes - the property cannot be conveyed without consent of all owners of record. As my colleague points out, if it is simply a case of co-owner...

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Can the mtg co take a home i own

Kerry's answer | Answered on December 14, 2011

I am unclear on your situation and therefore on what you are asking, but I do agree with my colleague: if you default on a loan that is secured by...

Kerry G. Patton's Answers (348)

Needing to get out of my lease of a house . How many days notice can I give and will I lose my deposit and my last month rent ?

What does "improper mortage filing" mean?

Can a verbal agreement be enforced when the time period for the agreement is up or 7 years later after the agreement expired

We have sent final payment for a land contract. Check has not been cashed. We have the deed. Should we record it?

Selling home i have life use of

Is an Indemnity Agreement and a Residential Lease appropriate for my situation?

SSDI and unemployment compensation simultaneously?

How would I add my sister to my title, and drop my soon to be ex husband.

Co-owner of house?

Can the mtg co take a home i own