My mortgage was taken over by another bank and I just found out through my home owners insurance company that the bank hasn't pd

Even though it is the lender's responsibility to pay insurance if it is escrowed for by the lender, at the closing borrowers usually sign a...

I would suggest a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The homeowner/borrower deeds the house to the lender. If done correctly, the lender will...

I assume that the apartment is a condo. A coop has no deed but your ownership is repreresented by shares of stock and a lease. Additionally you...

My Mother has a will that her house be split between her 3 children. My brother lives in the house.

It really depends on the terms of the will and how the estate was left to the three children. You should consult a an attorney well versed in...

If a sister name is on your deed how can it be removed. She signed with me on the first mortgage

If your sister's name is on the recorded deed, she must execute a deed with the required allied documents in order to have her name removed. The...

I live in a trailer park that was recently sold. Can the new owners collect debt that I owed the old owners?

The purchaser of a property usually has the seller assign all of the owed rents to him along with a letter to the tenants stating that all monies...

What happens when your fence has been in the same spot for 15 yrs and is now in question?

You said supposedly one foot off. Do you have a copy of the survey? Depending on the facts of the case, you may not have to move it due to the ...

Can I refinance with my husband even if his name is not on deed?

Generally the names on the mortgage must match the names on the deed. The lender may or may not allow an additional name on the mortgage that is...

A home inspector can be sued for negligence, subject to the legally enforceable limitations of his contract. Of course you will have to prove...

Courts will usually require the original deed or a certified copy of your deed. Certified copies can be obtained from the City Register of Queens.