After a Judge rules that the Seller is entitled to retain the deposit, following all appeals.

Responding from a New York perspective, any contract can have whatever overbearing terms that either party wishes to include in the contract. This...

Typically, statute earmarks who pays what, which can oftentimes be changed and reallocated by contract.

To answer your question specifically, the answer is yes, he can unilaterally record a mortgage, if a Lender is foolish enough to lend to him only...

What are the steps to remove someone's name on the deed of the house, if only your name is on the mortgage?

This succinctly means that you are both the owners of the real estate and you, however, the sole obligor of the real estate debt. Consequently, the...

Does joint tenancy deed with survivorship change to tenants in common if one tenant sells quit claims share to others on deed?

Yes, that would breach the joint tenancy.

How to remove someone house deed?

Responding from a New York perspective, once you voluntarily added him to the deed, you are not likely going to be able to have him removed without...

Can a divorcing couple transfer property (deed) to one person when the other person has a judgment "attached" to the title

Responding from a New York perspective, the transfer is affective, however the grantee to title subject to the cloud of the judgment that pre-dated...

What kind of lawyer do i need to. Consult for someone selling a home that was in my name without my consent?

What you described is a crime. You should contact a local prosecutor’s office.

Can I cancel a contract and get my earnest money deposit back?

Only a thorough examination of your contract will disclose what your rights and obligations are as to the issues that you raised.