I live in SC, lease was signed by me on April 1ST and payment made. Homeowner did not sign is it binding, or can they change

Section 27-40-320 of the South Carolina Code of Laws deals exactly with this situation: "(a) If the landlord does not sign and deliver a written...

The life tenant has exclusive possession of the property during his or her life. The remainderman has no right to possession of the property until...

Can a husband remove his wife's name off a house without her consent?

No, once someone owns property (by their name having been "added to the deed"), only they can sell or give up their interest in that property. The...

How long do you have to probate a will?

Section 62-3-108 of the South Carolina Code requires that proceedings to probate a will be started within 10 years from the date of death. Since...

My soon to be ex wifes mom works for a real estate attorney, she retained legal counsel of a bankruptcy attorney.

An attorney who is licensed to practice law in South Carolina may practice in all state courts, regardless of how much or little experience he or...

In South Carolina, My parents passed away! House deed is in their name, can I insure the house in mine since renewal is April 1?

The personal representative appointed by the Probate Court will be able to insure the house. He/she may have to present the insurance company with...

Can a apartment community kick out my girlfriend and I for no reason just because our lease is up?

Yes, at the end of the term of a lease, neither party is required to renew it. Just as you, as tenant, do not have to renew a lease at the end of...

Will

A person can only sell what they own. So if a deed of distribution was issued to three people and two people sell their interest to Buyer, Buyer...

What happens If a person dies with debts / bills and the next of kin takes no action through probate court?

In South Carolina, family members or heirs are not responsible for debts unless they agreed to pay them (co-signed the loan, doctor's office...

In order to have a legal claim under adverse possession, you will have to prove to the court that you knew the property was not yours but used it...