Am I legally obligated to continue paying half the rent?

If you never signed a lease you are a month to month tenant and can cancel at any time on 30 days notice. You should not be liable for any future...

First call the police. Self help evictions of any kind are illegal. They should be able to get you back into the apartment. Next hire an as there...

What happens to the check I wrote for the down payment? Do i loose that money or is it refunded?

That depends on the terms of the deal and the reason why it falls through. First I would advise you to retain counsel immediately if you have not...

The existing deed itself is really just a piece of paper once it is recorded. In order for you ex to steal your home he would have to forge and...

Will this effect my home purchase or my mortgage approval? any advice? Will i be questioned ?

The lender will need to source the funds, meaning that they will need to explain any large deposits to make sure you did not borrow the money and...

Do we have any legal right to request that the mgmt co. pay for the repairs or at least a portion of a noncompliant area?

The management company is not responsible for repairs to a coop. The coops board of directors makes determinations as to what repairs get done and...

It is voluntary not compulsory. Most major lenders do use MERS but not all. Either way the mortgage gets recorded in the county clerks office for...

Can I be evicted because of this contact to the relator, even if I explain that was not my step-father?

This does not sound like something that can result in an eviction. As long as you are paying your rent on time and not otherwise breaking the...

Am I doing anything wrong by loaning him money and getting repaid back by a credit card? Is there anything illegal about this?

I agree with the other answers. Something feels off about this. The question I have is how long are each of these loans? If they are very short...

Does the live in aid get to stay in the home once we terminate her employment, do I have to give written notice to vacate.

You do not say how long she has been there. In addition to the other answers, if she has only been there a few days and depending on what proof...