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Hi. I signed a contract for a house 5 days ago for 705k and found out today the MLS comps are around 685-689k. What can I do?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 28, 2017

Most purchase contracts are multi-page monsters with a lot of fine print. If yous was subject to a loan, part of the loan will be that the...

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How do I get my name off a lease after the year lease is up, has gone month to month, but the roommate will not sign?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 28, 2017

General rule: As long as you have given the 'management' company written notice that you have vacated and are terminating your obligations under...

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What can I do to get my roommates to pay their share of monthly expenses?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 26, 2017

The best way to stay friends is to write down agreements and sign them. Mr. Paulin is correct - protect your credit - if they don't pay their...

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How do I put my wife on the deed?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 26, 2017

Easy - go to a real estate lawyer and have them draft the deed for you. The cost to record the deed is minimal - clerk's fee only - as a deed...

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Can my landlord raise my rent if I have a lease?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 22, 2017

Ask 10 people a question like this and you get 10 different answers, probably wrong. Your facts state that you have a lease that expires August...

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Can the HOA give out status concerning violations and assessments if they are not listed on deed or mortgage,

Ross's answer | Answered on September 21, 2017

If you are the HOA, then I presume the HOA has a lawyer (if not, they should) and you should direct the question to them. That said, if someone...

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Can an apartment complex offer unusual lease terms for renewal in order to make the most money upon expiration of the lease?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 19, 2017

Nope. They can offer a 13 month, 17 month, 7 month, or simply a month-to-month renewal if they want. Apparently they want to get your lease onto...

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What can I do about my brother making himself power of attorney over my mother's affairs?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 19, 2017

You need to consult an elder law attorney -- no one can 'make themself power of attorney' - either your mother did it or a court appointed a...

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Can an owner of a 7 eleven make me pay for an audit walkout which cost 317.00 if im the manager?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 19, 2017

If you told us what an 'audit walkout' was, someone might be able to answer you. Also, you posted this in 'residential' which this probably...

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What form does my brother and i kneed to fill out to have gift deed in my name instead of his?

Ross's answer | Answered on September 19, 2017

Your situation has a LOT more issues than you realize. You need to consult a lawyer who focuses on "Elder Law" issues - you can find one here on...

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Hi. I signed a contract for a house 5 days ago for 705k and found out today the MLS comps are around 685-689k. What can I do?

How do I get my name off a lease after the year lease is up, has gone month to month, but the roommate will not sign?

What can I do to get my roommates to pay their share of monthly expenses?

How do I put my wife on the deed?

Can my landlord raise my rent if I have a lease?

Can the HOA give out status concerning violations and assessments if they are not listed on deed or mortgage,

Can an apartment complex offer unusual lease terms for renewal in order to make the most money upon expiration of the lease?

What can I do about my brother making himself power of attorney over my mother's affairs?

Can an owner of a 7 eleven make me pay for an audit walkout which cost 317.00 if im the manager?

What form does my brother and i kneed to fill out to have gift deed in my name instead of his?