Questions answered by James S. Tupitza

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Can a repository sale have a lien placed on it after it rests in repository?

James's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

This is a great question and I should know the answer. I am going to figure out the answer and it will be one of the issues we discuss in December...

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I need a Quiet Title Does anyone charge a set fee for this

James's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

This is similar to having a paid off mortgage from an out of business lender. Let me give this to you in the Reader's Digest form: 1) you have to...

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Can I recover costs of repairs to a home for items missed by the insp, hidden by the seller ... if we bought it almost 2yr ago?

James's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

A failure to disclose case is very complex. Too complex for this board. You actually have three potential statutes of limitation: 2ys, 4ys and...

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How do i remove some one from a property i am buying

James's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

You know, it sounds like this is a lease arrangement. The rent is pay the taxes and water. Give a written notice to both get out (notice by Aug...

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Does a neighbor's attorney have the authority to tell me that I cannot remove shrubs/trees from my property?

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

You have a boundary dispute with your neighbor. You are sure the boundary is at one location. The neighbor is not sure and is getting a survey. ...

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If the acreage of property was incorrect could one be eligable for refund of preiously paid taxes.

James's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

I do not know of any procedure where an owner can recover previously paid taxes. The procedure is this: If you are paying too much in tax, you...

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How do I protect myself from something like this happening to me ?

James's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

You are talking about am installment sale agreement or contract for deed. You need to get title insurance to be sure you understand the liens...

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If I bought the unit without rent restrictions, can an HOA now say you cant rent?

James's answer | Answered on May 14, 2016

This is a great question. Remember there are three types of governing documents that control HOAs. Most HOAs confuse these documents. 1) The...

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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

James's answer | Answered on May 14, 2016

You are obviously familiar with HICPA. The Act does not really address what happens if there is a change in the middle of the job. I have taught...

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WE need to hire an aggressive atty for real estate. We went on a rent to own agreement. Need help and ready to hire atty. HELP

James's answer | Answered on May 14, 2016

When you do a lease purchase, installment sale agreement or a rent to own, the most important thing is to record a memo of the contract in the...

James S. Tupitza's Answers (2757)

Can a repository sale have a lien placed on it after it rests in repository?

I need a Quiet Title Does anyone charge a set fee for this

Can I recover costs of repairs to a home for items missed by the insp, hidden by the seller ... if we bought it almost 2yr ago?

How do i remove some one from a property i am buying

Does a neighbor's attorney have the authority to tell me that I cannot remove shrubs/trees from my property?

If the acreage of property was incorrect could one be eligable for refund of preiously paid taxes.

How do I protect myself from something like this happening to me ?

If I bought the unit without rent restrictions, can an HOA now say you cant rent?

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

WE need to hire an aggressive atty for real estate. We went on a rent to own agreement. Need help and ready to hire atty. HELP