Why would bank attorney want to discontinue action and cancel notice of pend ency on a 4 year old foreclosure

You would have to look at the file in its entirety, but most likely there is a defect within papers previously filed in the action (such as the...

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Written Contract Statute of Limitations New York

The lender is probably not looking to compel you to resign the papers, but instead to either establish an equitable lien or to permit them to...

What happens to the person who owns the mortgage when they are taken off the deed to the home?

The rule of thumb is first in time, first in right, subject to certain exceptions. Given the structure you described, I would guess that your...

I am doing a hard money loan secured by a first mtg on my home the lender wants me to sign a deed in lieu of foreclosure

You need to speak to an attorney and provide all of the specifics. Under certain circumstances, that type of arrangement (loan secured by a...

An intentional tort, such as an unlawful eviction, has a one year statute of limitations. If you feel you have been wrongfully evicted, you should...

If someone buys your house but still owes you over $100,000 dollars and now you find out that he can not pay you .

This depends on the factual circumstances. You should contact an attorney as the structure of the transaction and parties may determine what, if...

Speak to an attorney with the specific facts and circumstances of your matter.

How do I sue an attorney? Who can help me?

You should contact a firm which handles both foreclosure defense and attorney malpractice claims since this is interdisciplinary. Foreclosure law...

That is the normal language for a bargain and sale deed. What matters is how the title was held - as tenants in common, as joint tenants, or as...

Recently a part owner of a house in New York passed away. Is it necessary to add the names of his survivors to the deed?

If the owners of record owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, then no. If the owners of record were tenants in common, then yes. ...