The good news when you bought the property you probably purchased title insurance and that policy will indemnify any prior liens to purchaser’s...

We would need to review the exact wording in the agreement to answer

Do you mean a life estate, if she forged your signature that is a case of deed fraud. You would need to file an action and win and only then can...

I would file a bankruptcy chapter 7 if you qualify

The search would be conducted against the Estate, buyer and the coop corporation, so your brother's judgement would not be an issue.

Flooding in my basement from heavy rain fall, can I sue the city?

A french drain might be a cheaper and faster solution.

I would run a title search to see the complete history of the transactions. If you are not on the title, you would need to speak to your husband...

Start an action against the bank and may be file a complaint with the state Banking Dept

You might have to reach out to the city our your councilman if that doesn't help start a private action against the construction company.

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Am I obligated to give back the security deposit and last month's rent?

If the lease didn't expire you don't have to refund anything. When the lease will end and all the tenants vacate, without damage to the property...