I have a lease on a townhouse throug December. My landlord informed us that she would be selling so we are in the process of

I agree with my colleague that you are not responsible for rent after this month because of the formal notice you received from the landlord's...

Short sale

I'm assuming you are asking about the buyer and not the seller. Under that assumption, the "risks" are as follows: 1. The buyer has little or no...

Foreclosure Contesting. What happens if Plaintiff doesn't comply with Defendants Demand To Product Documents within 35 days?

Yes, technically you can file a motion to dismiss the Complaint. The reality is that the plaintiff will then request an extension of time to...

Can I do a short sale or a deed in lieu if I am current on my mortgage? What are my options?

Lenders will not approve a short sale if you are current on your mortgage as there is no incentive for them to do so. Most lenders will require...

Can a bank add me to a mortgage after it starts a foreclosure procedure if I never signed the note or the mortgage documents

I also suspect that your name may have been forged on the loan documents. I cannot imagine a lender refinancing property for a homeowner and not...

Real estate deed

The date on the deed is the day that the sellers signed the document. The deed can be signed before the actual closing date, which I assume was on...

Yes, the tenant must be notified, within 30 days, where the security deposit is being held and it should be in a separate account for the benefit...

What type of attorney would I need to release my name from a joint mortgage? I have been living with a person for 12 years.

In order to release your name from a mortgage (I'm assuming you are talking about the mortgage note also) you would need permission from the...

Are counteroffers allowed in a short sale?

In a short sale, the house is still owned by the homeowner, not the lender. Therefore, when you sign a contract to purchase, it is the homeowner...

What is a ball park figure on the cost of an attorney (contract to closing) for a short sale in middlesex county, nj.

I charge about $150.00 more for a short sale transaction, since there is usually additional work involved. The transaction also takes longer than a...