Can I sue my real estate agent?

I doubt you have a claim that you can recover any money on. You likely signed an agreement with the contractor for the renovations, and the...

Can Rule 41 bar a third NY foreclosure action?

Rule 41 is part of the federal rules of civil procedure and wouldn't apply in a state foreclosure action. Don't be so sure that the current action...

Missing a mortage payment for up to 16 months.the bank sue in court?

If you have retained a lawyer, that lawyer should be protecting your interests and working to try to modify your loan, if that's what you want to...

Do you have to be personally present in a house forclousre?

A non-attorney, even one that you've given a power of attorney to, will not be able to make substantive arguments for you in court. That person...

We are separated, can you put me out of the house?

Technically, yes. If you're not an owner of the house, the owner of house can remove you from the house. He may ultimately have to go to court in...

Technically, the lis pendens is not valid if you, as the interested party, weren't served within 30 days. The problem for you is that it doesn't...

If you just got a modification, it's doubtful that they'll now accept a short payoff. You can try to say that the property value is lower than...

In NY, does a voluntary successor by merger have to have the mortgage assigned to them before filing for foreclosure?

No, if the foreclosing plaintiff is the successor by merger to the last holder of record, there's no need for a formal assignment of mortgage. If...

Coops

No, this isn't a scenario where the business judgment rule would dictate. It would seem that the ex-husband is trying to be paid for his shares. ...

Home is worth $200,000+ more than what is owed to mortgage company. What are options?

No one likes to hear it, but the best thing to do is sell the house ASAP. If she can't make the payments currently, refinancing will only increase...