If my husband and I get a life estate deed for our home does the home have to be mortgage free?

Generally, life estates are created by the owners of the property who give a third party title to their property and "retain a life-estate...

I co-own my home with my father-in-law. We want to move but he is unwilling to sell.

When purchasing a property with a partner, it is always best to have a written agreement which sets forth the rights and responsibilities of the...

How could i get out of my home ownership after a natural disaster

Even though things look bleak right now, it is time to take a deep breath. Rockaway Beach is a beautiful area. Things will get better. The...

I just purchased my home 9 months ago and have come to find out we have decades of extensive termite damage.

In NYS there is generally no duty for a seller of real estate to disclose latent or patent defects to a purchaser. Any obligation of the seller to...

Can I purchase Franklin county, NY land zoned residential in my biz name (llc)? it's a cash sale what are the correct steps?

Real property is held in individual names or entities for a variety of reasons. These may include but are not limited to: Personal liability,...

How do I remove my mother,who passed away last month from the deed of my house?

It depends on the how the ownership is spelled out in the deed. If you and your mother owned the house together as "joint tenants with the...

My mom rented out her finished basement, it is not a legal apartment. Someone in the area turned her in.

There are four potential departments which may place violations or other liens on the property. They are: a) The Environmental Control Board b)...

What is required to separate a legal NYC Co-op combination and sell it to be combined with another apartment.

The first step I would take is to speak to the Managing Agent. They will advise you as the coop's procedures. Usually the steps you would have...

Am i responsible for the the maintainace and repair of an easement which gives me and my neighbors access to the back?

An easement which runs along the back line of a particular property as well as it's neighbors (along the center line of the block) usually is...

The title search protects the buyer. It is in the buyer's best interest to have a search performed and then obtain title insurance. Therefore the...

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