Real estate, co-borrower

If you are also in title on the Deed, you are as much of an "owner" as is he, so he cannot do anything without your approval. Also, if you are not...

Is there any legal action that can be taken if a homeowner involved in a short sale decides to back out of the deal last minute?

The real question is as follows: you have a Seller who has resigned himself or herself that he or she is financially "under water", so are you...

If your name is on the Deed, you own. If your name is on the Mortgage, you owe.

How can a sue a neighbor for property damage. Neighbor has no insurance.

Whether or not your neighbor has, or does not have, insurance, is not a legal factor as to whether or not you have a good case against the neighbor...

I really doubt that he can claim anything. Except, however, if he can establish that the payment was somewhat in the form of a loan, and not a...

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What are requirements for a deed to be considered legal and binding.

To fairly answer your question, it all depends upon the particular requirements for the jurisdiction in which ther Deed is presented for recording....

WHAT HAPPENS TO LAND WHEN 1 OF THE 5 OWNERS PASS AWAY?

You recited "purchased land...", I believe you meant to say that your wife, and not you, purchased land, together with others. If that is the...

One can sell anything they own. So you can most likely sell the property without a Certificate of Occupancy, keeping in mind however that there is...

Is there anything called a quite claim deed?

What you are referring to is called a "quitcalaim deed". This form of Deed is a conveyance by you to the Grantee of whatever rights you may have...

What's the best way to trade property with no money changing hands?

It would be a "Deed for a Deed". The only difference is that instead of each of you receiving money for your conveyance, you will each be...