Questions answered by Richard J. Brickwedde

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If I co-own a house, but I am the only one on the mortgage, do I need the co-owner's signature to refinance the loan?

Richard's answer | Answered on November 06, 2014

legally, you can obtain a mortgage on your interest in the property without your co owner's signature; however, I don't know of any financial...

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I purchase land five years ago that included the deeded access for which i pay taxes on ... now i received a letter from the

Richard's answer | Answered on November 06, 2014

Another possibility is that you have access i.e. an easement over a piece of property which was sold in which case if your deed was properly...

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Landlord left notice under door making amendment lease.

Richard's answer | Answered on October 26, 2014

I concur in the earlier answer and his suggestion that you look at what the proposed change is. If it's something that doesn't really affect you,...

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Is my roofer liable if a service that was paid for continues too be a problem?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

Contact your local NYS Attorney General's Office. They should be able to help you.

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I recently learned that my name was forged on a Quit Claim Document for $1 on a home I owned with my husband in Connecticut.

Richard's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

You should contact the District Attorney for the county in Connecticut where the forged deed was filed. There is no cost, and they are the 800...

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Life Estate Deed as an option?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

If your Mom is already in a long term care facility with no expectation of living in the family home again, it is probably too late to have her...

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Me and my brother bought a house jointly my brother left and signed his name off the deed so I tried to do a loan modification

Richard's answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

I concur in the earlier answer, but suggest the following questions for you to answer: Did your brother execute a deed to you with any related...

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PARTITION PROCEEDINGS,

Richard's answer | Answered on September 22, 2014

Everyone loses in a partition action unless one person has a lot of money and can buy the other out at an auction cheaply. The best thing to do is...

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Home left to 2 sisters

Richard's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

I agree with the prior answer as far as it goes. A negotiated buyout is clearly the cheapest solution for both of you. If you can't agree between...

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How can I legally be removed from a mortgage on a home in NY, that I purchased with my boyfriend.

Richard's answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

You need to have a lawyer, perhaps the lawyer who drew the contract, advise you. If there is as much equity in the property as you say, it should...

Richard J. Brickwedde's Answers (651)

If I co-own a house, but I am the only one on the mortgage, do I need the co-owner's signature to refinance the loan?

I purchase land five years ago that included the deeded access for which i pay taxes on ... now i received a letter from the

Landlord left notice under door making amendment lease.

Is my roofer liable if a service that was paid for continues too be a problem?

I recently learned that my name was forged on a Quit Claim Document for $1 on a home I owned with my husband in Connecticut.

Life Estate Deed as an option?

Me and my brother bought a house jointly my brother left and signed his name off the deed so I tried to do a loan modification

PARTITION PROCEEDINGS,

Home left to 2 sisters

How can I legally be removed from a mortgage on a home in NY, that I purchased with my boyfriend.