You can't 'break your lease' but you can ask the court to terminate the lease or award other compensation. The process is called "Tenant Assertion"...

Is it necessary to file my mothers will in probate if she has a property for sale when she past away?

I am sorry for your loss. Your question is somewhat confusing - you say 'contract with a broker' - is it a LISTING agreement or an actual SALE...

Is my grandfather financially responsible for his wife’s medical bills if he has no knowledge of what is going on?

This forum is designed and good for simple, general questions that will get you to the 'next step' for legal situations. Sometimes all people need...

My VA common law lease seems contradictory but I may be interpreting incorrectly.

There's a difference between 'wear and tear' and leaving the place clean. You're required to leave the refrigerator and stove clean; no difference...

What legal recourse do I have as a landlord when the property management company renews the lease for a year without consent?

There are too many issues for an answer - you need a lawyer. This forum is designed and good for simple, general questions that will get you to the...

We have a contact with owner for rent to own does it still stay the same if she passes away?

I changed this to Real Estate from Power of Attorney (!) although it might also be landlord-tenant. Purchase of real estate is the single largest...

Can I lose my house for a judgment?

Mr. Wilson is correct on the 'how it's owned' analysis. If the judgment is against only one of you, and the property is in both names as tenants...

My father and his brother bought land together years ago. My fathers half is now mine. How do I Separate the deed and land.

You need to consult a real estate lawyer. You own 1/2 of the whole thing, not an identifiable chunk. Land ownership is not like a pie where you...

This was posted as a Real Estate question; it could go under Landlord-Tenant but I have moved it to probate as a more appropriate topic. First, I...

Legal rights to property with no will and in my husbands name who passed away?

Unfortunately this is determined by Illinois law. since that lawyer doesn't know the answer, you should consider consulting another lawyer in...