"Arm's-length transaction" is centered on equal bargaining power, free of undue influence by the other party directly or indirectly. I agree...

How can we settle our housing/real estate issues.

Since the property has passed through multiple generations with intestate deaths (i.e., no probated will), I see no other reasonable way to clear...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

This is a common dispute that I see in my practice and statewide. Many attorneys, including myself, would entertain your case. (Though I don't...

Best way to prepare for a bogus lien against a company we used to install a fireplace in new construction.

I'm sure your situation is every bit as frustrating as your comments suggest. Unfortunately, there's nothing that you can do to prevent the...

The Landlord has a duty to mitigate her damages, even though you may have breached the contract. The Landlord can't sit idly by and collect all...

Owner 1 buys property, puts owner 2 on deed creating tic. owner 2 talks owner 1 into home equity loan. buys a house with equity

Your question is difficult to manage. I'll reply by laying out some facts and general law on point: Once Owner 1 added Owner 2 they became TIC...

How do I take my deceased spouse off the deed of my house and put my new spouse on the deed?

Your deceased spouse's interest in the property passed at the moment he died. As already noted, you must first determine how the property was...

I live in asheville nc area and my neighbor has tall trees near my house. who is responsible if a tree falls on my house?

If or when the tree reaches the point of a safety concern, you should contact the city of Asheville's inspections department. A city has a duty to...

My seller is forcing us to close on a date, which is also my baby's due date. he wont sell it unless we sign the contract.

I see very, very few closings occur on the exact date provided in the contract. As the other attorneys have pointed out, time is not of the...

Deceased parents house has a second mortgage with a lender who no longer exist. How do I get the lenders name off of title?

It's unclear from the facts how the company's assets were disposed or liquidated. The general purpose of filing bankruptcy is to dispose or...