I just want to add that if the "open permit" was filed in the public records, you may have a claim against the title insurance company you received...

Would I have liability for unpaid assessments if I buy a condo from the bank who foreclosed the condo owned by Association?

I agree. However, if the bank is selling the property AFTER it foreclosed and bought the property at the foreclosure auction, the HOA fees may be...

I agree with attorney Klurfeld. You state no reason to file a quiet title lawsuit and, with all due respect, you don't know what you are talking...

Missed judgement against 50% owner who sold property. What am I entitled to?

I agree that this is too fact intensive, and therefore, you need to see an attorney to review your documents and give you alternatives as to how to...

I co-own land with an ex spouse and I want to sell my 50% stake, does he have to agree?

Generally no. He does not have to agree, but who will buy only half the rights to a property? It just does not make any sense. I agree with my...

Service in a 55 and over community

I agree with my colleagues. Your due diligence should have included requesting an estoppel letter from the HOA. Although a title search will show...

If you win a foreclosure from a first mortgage does it wipe out a second mortgage?

I agree. If the second mortgage was properly served with the foreclosure by the first lien holder, the second mortgage should be extinguished. ...

I was the successful bidder at a first mortgage foreclosure this morning.

I agree. When you win the foreclosure bid, the Clerk will give you a Certificate of Sale. However, you do not obtain title to the property until...

You need to make a claim with your title insurance (NOT the the title company). The title company was probably negligent by not checking or...

If the foreclosure was dismissed with prejudice, the lis pendens should have been dissolved. The voluntary dismissal or order should have...