Is a commercial landlord required to disclose that the landlord is currently under bankruptcy protection?

While possibly good form, there probably was no obigation to tell you that the landlord was in bankruptcy at the time the lease was signed. ...

An objection premised upon res judicata may be asserted where the prior action was decided "on the merits." What does this mean?

You will have to get the default judgment opened before you can challenge the current actions. As the first response said, that is hard to do. ...

What are liabilities if accepting foreclosure paperwork for deceased brother?

Since this is a condo, there are two types of foreclosures that might be at issue. If this is a lender mortgage foreclosure, there is not much...

What are the repercussions of a board member incorrectly placing an assessment lien on someone's property?

If it was merely a mistake, all you would do for now is to get the lien cancelled on the court's lien records. You also might ask for a letter...

Can an individual condo owner pursue legal action against another condo owner for failure to comply with HOA documents?

In most cases, the answer is "yes", you can pursue covenant violations as one owner against another. You have all agreed to comply with the...

Are POA members required to accept, by vote, the budget presented by the Board?

The language quoted is fairly typical in HOA bylaws and CCRs. The provision gives deference to the board in setting the budget, but provides a way...

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When a home is being foreclosed, does the new owner need a court order to remove the current occupants?

A court order for eviction would be needed to forcibly remove the current occupant. The timing depends on the local court - but an eviction...

If you are holding the property as an investment, assessments should be deductible on the same basis as your other investment expenses. There is...

Your situation happens more often than you might imagine. The normal provisions of the code and most association bylaws are that the current board...

My landlord had text me the day before saying he would come by to bring someone to see the property I told him no"!

Most standard leases include a provision that allows the landlord to bring by prospective tenants within 30 days of expiration of the lease. If...