The length of time is but one factor in the analysis. And merely cutting grass as a courtesy to your mom, or permissive use of a driveway, may not...

If a fence is put up after buying a house does the property that is enclosed within the fence become their property?

One or both should hire a survey to answer the question. If there is an encroachment, the fence should be moved. The time for claiming prescriptive...

Where should I file my lawsuit?

It depends. You may sue in a Maryland or NY court and have DE law applied. If the amount in controversy is over $75,000 you may even bring the...

While the prospective buyer wants one, it is not required by law. Your rights as a user of the shared road are defined by Maryland's common law....

I own 92% of a home in MD, my niece owns 8%. How can I force her to sell to me

You either negotiate, or you sue for partition. However, there is no guarantee that you win the property at auction, or that a third-party bidder...

Missing persons name off home

It can be done, if you are patient. A court action for partition and appointment of a trustee to sell the missing relative's interest must be...

If I represented my company in small claims court can they subpoena me for an explanation of the companies assets.

We are very familiar with this situation, on both sides. If subpeonaed, your obligation is to show up and answer questions. The fact that they...

How do I transfer my name on the deed as owner to my mom's house?

The Personal Representative of the Estate must execute a deed. It will have limited warranties and will be exempt from recording tax. Do not use...

Will I be legally bond to give a 30 day notice period for a month-to-month rental lease? I need to move out at the end of Aug.

Your situation is exactly why I counsel co-tenants to have a written agreement, between them. If you are not on the lease, you owe the landlord no...

What can I do to either get out of my contract or get assistance fixing the house?

If you purchased with a standard Maryland Assoc. of Realtors form contract, there is likely a mandatory mediation provision for all disputes that...