Questions answered by James S. Tupitza

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Real_estate property lines : who is right and who is wrong?

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

I am not a California lawyer, but I think Civil Code sect 325 applies: § 325. Adverse possession; claim of title not founded upon written...

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I'm renting a house and its up for short sales and the bank told me not to pay the landlord rent what should i do ?????

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

Ask the bank for instructions in writing. Many mortgages have an assignment of rents and leases which permits the bank to attach the rents and...

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Is buying a home with a bill of sale from the current owner while the house still has a motgage on it a good idea.

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

One thing is certain. A bill of sale does not convey real estate in any of the 50 states. Only a deed passes full title. A deed can be signed,...

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My landlord agreed that I pay rebt 1st and the15th, 5 months ago I have been receiving eviction notices,although Iam not late-

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

Let's start wit this: A verbal agreement is not worth the paper its written on. Start communicating with your landlord in writing. Read the...

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My landlord say that I am in violation my lease because I changed locks. he does not return my phone calls. what should I do?

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

Your landlord is communicating with you in writing and you are trying to communicate with him over the phone. Which one of you do you think the...

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Do I have the right to break a 1 yr lease 6 mos in PA?

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

With any lease you need to give the LL a written list of defaults and set forth a reasonable period of time in which he needs to cure the defaults....

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If I can not make my minimum mortgage payment, will I be foreclosed?

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2010

Check out this web site: http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/ If you qualify for a HAMP Home Affordable Modification Program, you may be able to...

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What happens if you can't pay your student loans and don't have any forbearance time left?

James's answer | Answered on May 17, 2010

In Pennsylvania, they cannot garnish your pay check. If you can't pay the whole thing, pick an amount you can pay, put it in your bill pay program...

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Utility Cashed our rent check , refuses to return money , bank doesnt help either

James's answer | Answered on May 17, 2010

Cary has it right. The bank processed the check via a computer, not a person. Technically you can go to the bank and have them, at their expense,...

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My neighbor says my mailbox is on her property and wants me to move it.

James's answer | Answered on May 17, 2010

Clint: Most mailboxes are located within the right of way of the road. It may be in front of your home but if it is within the right of way, they...

James S. Tupitza's Answers (2757)

Real_estate property lines : who is right and who is wrong?

I'm renting a house and its up for short sales and the bank told me not to pay the landlord rent what should i do ?????

Is buying a home with a bill of sale from the current owner while the house still has a motgage on it a good idea.

My landlord agreed that I pay rebt 1st and the15th, 5 months ago I have been receiving eviction notices,although Iam not late-

My landlord say that I am in violation my lease because I changed locks. he does not return my phone calls. what should I do?

Do I have the right to break a 1 yr lease 6 mos in PA?

If I can not make my minimum mortgage payment, will I be foreclosed?

What happens if you can't pay your student loans and don't have any forbearance time left?

Utility Cashed our rent check , refuses to return money , bank doesnt help either

My neighbor says my mailbox is on her property and wants me to move it.