Mortgage Debt relief act?

The provisions in federal tax law allowing forgiven mortgage debt to be excluded from taxable income have expired without any indication of their...

If I was gifted a home, would I be a first time home buyer?

The term "first time home buyer" more often than not is used in connection with special financing offers. A gift should not affect your standing...

In falls township PA, what rules apply to impervious coverage

I am not licensed in PA. This answer is based on general principles which may vary from state to state. Most states, counties, and even some...

Property tax increase of 12%

You can't challenge the tax rate. It's set by the king. It's an shining example of what we in NJ call "home rule." You can, however, challenge...

I want to take legal action against my bank for not letting me take money out of my account

Are there judgments against you? Perhaps a creditor asked the sheriff to seize your accounts? If you live in Jersey City, why are you going to a...

Where do I find a reputable private investigator to locate unreported bank accounts?

Most attorneys have a subscription to something called the Lawyers' Diary. In common parlance we refer to it as "the red book." I'll give you one...

Do I have any rights to our house?

If your ex-fiance took out a loan to buy the house and if his is the only name on the mortgage, then most likely his is the only name on the deed. ...

Sheriff sale can't be done due to mortgage unable to find some legal doc

If you've already moved out and already accepted the fact that you're losing the house through foreclosure and/or sheriff's sale, and if you're not...

As a general principle, NJ courts disfavor enforcing specific performance provisions in real estate contracts. In most cases the non-breach /...

Do I have options for re-negotiations or possibly and future buy-out?

The landlord's failure to adequately maintain the leased premises may qualify as a default under the lease, or even possibly a breach of contract. ...