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My mother passed away without a will, we have been told we cant sell her home for several months but their is a mortgage
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Answered on August 27, 2016
My condolences about your mother's passing.
Among the legal steps that have your family will have to go through is the appointment of an...
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Do I have to respond in court or would I just not answer?
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Answered on August 25, 2016
It is a close call as to whether you should appear, but I would respond if I were you, I suggest you hire an attorney to assist you. He/she might...
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Can someone who does not live at your property publicly post your address?
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Answered on August 25, 2016
From the facts presented, it does not seem that any defamation has occurred. First, written defamation is called libel. Slander is spoken. ...
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The judge vacated a foreclosure judgement .what does this mean.
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Answered on August 25, 2016
The house may have been in foreclosure for six years, but not under lis pendens for this amount of time. A lis pendent is good for three years and...
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What if any responsibility do I have to an ex girlfriend, who resides in my home,no marriage or common law
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Answered on August 25, 2016
Generally, if your ex is not on the deed, she does not have the right to remain in your home. This answer could change if the divorce judgment...
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Can I pay my last rent after my move out date without consequences?
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Answered on August 25, 2016
Only your landlord would know if he/she will be upset if you did not pay August rent on time, but suspect he/she would be upset. Also, it is...
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Ny state foreclosure
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Answered on August 24, 2016
This mortgage may have been made during the period that "robo signing" for assignments of mortgages was often done. If this is the case, you may...
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In NYC, how many days after a bankruptcy filing must a tenant move out?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Assuming it is a month to month tenancy, which it appear to be, the trustee must send a 30 day notice of termination which ends on the last day of...
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I am co owner of property in the other owner is building on that property am I responsible to contribute to the cost?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Interestingly, you probably will have the right to use the house. Co-owners of property have the right to use the property. If your co-owner...
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Can a landlord charge me for the past 4 years of water service?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
If it is not a standard form of lease, it will be difficult to comment on the fairness of the water charges. I agree that the restaurant probably...