Do I need a real estate attorney for my short sale?

Respectfully, I must disagree with my colleagues. While there is no legal requirement to retain an attorney to represent you during a real estate...

My wife and I bought a house, the closing date is Aug 9,13. She left me last week do we still have to go through with the deal?

How does your current marital situation affect your ability to obtain a mortgage loan? Did you already secure financing? If not, can you obtain a...

Are tenants responsible for kitchen fire in apartment?

Other than the tenants, whom else would you think is responsible? Who else had access to the kitchen? Who else actually cooked there? Are there...

Could he sue us?

Unfortunately, anyone can sue anyone. However, proving the basis of the lawsuit is an entirely different matter. As a tenant living above another...

What do I file when my ex-husband has not put house up for sale or 401k has not been distributed in time allotted?

As an initial measure, I would recommend filing a motion to enforce litigant's rights. I strongly recommend you immediately consult with a family...

I hired a property management company to collect rent and do some repairs at one of my investment properties. A tenant told me

Do not litigate this matter yourself. Immediately retain an attorney to represent you. Only an attorney can provide your best chance of success. ...

Tenant behind on payments, no current lease - what to do? NJ

Your best course of action is to file for eviction on the grounds of non-payment of rent. The fact that the initial lease term ended in December...

When can you withhold COA fees and place them in escrow?

As an initial matter, I recommend you review your condo association's governing documents. In there, you will find the proper means to communicate...

My landlord is in severe financial difficulty and I am now having to pay rent to the sheriff's Office. What rights do I have?

It's possible a court appointed a rent receiver to collect rent on the landlord's behalf. I suppose the Sheriff's Office could serve as a rent...

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Can liens on other houses affect the sell of my house. I lived in low income housing were I own my home how am I affected?

Liens on other people's property should not present much of an issue when selling your home. The HOA can place a lien on the homes of those people...