Can this account be considered probate assets?

No. Beneficiaries can always contest (anything); but they will need evidence to overcome the presumption of setting up the account as joint...

The unit I am renting in South Beach is up for short sale. I do not trust that my landlord will return my security deposit.

Whose escrow account do you want to deposit the rent? If you fail to make any payments as provided for in the lease, you will give your...

Can a property manager hold my security deposit because my landlord is not a licensed broker?

No, it is not true. Owners of apartments can hold security deposits. There may be special rules for the propermy management regarding transfer of...

Taking a picture of your dog in public is legal. What does your lease say about pets? Have you complied witht the terms and conditions of the...

Can a landlord start showing a townhome to potential tenants six months before our lease is over?

This depends on what the lease says. Usually the lease will have a provision as to the terms and conditions of the tenant providing access to the...

I need to sell a home but there is a renter in it with a lease that goes until next summer, can I legally show and sell it now?

What does the lease say? You will need to get access to the premises that wont violate any of the terms and conditions of the lease. Evin if...

I need a real estate attorney?

Is your name on the Deed? If so, is he making the mortgage payments timely? Did you sign the mortgage? I will need some more information to give...

Do i need a real estate attorney?

I am not a Washington lawyer, so you will need to follow-up one. However, most states have disclosure rules that can bind the owner and the...

Can a roommate change the locks forcing me to speed up my moving plans?

I am glad that things worked out for you. Landlords are prevented from self-help remedies. Also, you are considered a hold-over tenant; but...

When your mortgage co sells your mortgage to a diff.one. is there any thing where they can't hold me accounted for?

I would need to read your loan documents to give you a complete answer and analysis of your situaiton. However, usually foreclosing lenders only...