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We're buying a condo; mortgage in spouse's name alone. Do I sign the offer contract or can I be added to the title at closing?
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Answered on September 30, 2015
You are balling up a few issues- current loan obligations on your existing home, purchase contract issues for the new home, future ownership of the...
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My builder refused to give me the builder's credit because I don't want to use his lender. What can I do?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
It depends on the contract language (which you have only paraphrased) and how it might contradict Maryland law that entitles you to designate your...
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I was grantee on my dads house that I'm buying. he removed my name without my knowledge and added my sibling. Is that legal?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
If house "was deeded" to you, already, the first question is whether your father has a life estate that allows him to further devise the property. ...
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What's the best course of action to postpone a pretrial conference in the absence of opposing cousel's cooperation?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
Written motion, which triggers a fifteen day deadline for the other side to respond.
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How would I be 'open and notorious' acquiring land through adverse possession?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
You misunderstand. It is your use of their property that must last 21 years, and it must be "under color of title." Squatting for a short time...
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How can I find the name and address of the person or company who owns a shopping center in Maryland?
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Answered on September 18, 2015
Yes- if the management office won't tell you, you search the State Dept. of Assessements and Taxation website for the address. This will list the...
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Procedural question pertaining to the time line for discovery set by the court
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Answered on September 18, 2015
You likely misunderstand the discovery deadlines- they are deadlines to complete, and not restrictions on commencement of discovery. A Party can...
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Am I responsible for the property taxes on a foreclosure I purchased which hasn't been ratified?
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Answered on September 16, 2015
At closing the taxes will be apportioned by your settlement company as of the date of settlement. This will appear on your HUD-1 Settlement...
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I am having property line issues I had my property surveyed, Can a friend or family member pay for my survey?
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Answered on September 15, 2015
This is madness! If the survey is by a qualified and licensed surveyor, the bill is irrelevant. And if you have an "original survey" then it is...
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Had a contractor to do work on my home -he hired other people to do the work and they did damage to my home my main roof was to
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Answered on September 13, 2015
You have remedies. The Maryland Home Improvement Commission has a claim process, and you can sue. The contractor is responsible for items delegated...
