I am interested in buying a house that has a scheduled foreclosure sale date and the owner just filed a BK-13.

The two answers filed thus far are accurate. I am a real estate lawyer but also often act as a mediator. As a mediator, I do a lot of Chapter...

I own 6 properties outright. I am now trying to purchase another home and the mortgagor wants lien searches on all of them.

If there are municipal liens on any of your properties if they are in the same county, they attached to all. That is the reason the lender (a...

Quit Claim Deed of property to sibling - owned with my father (full rights of survivorship) who has now passed...

If the deed by which you and your father held title was properly prepared then title vested in you on his death. You can deed the property to your...

How to evict and adult child from a home I am renting if I only had a verbal agreement with them?

The answer depends on whether they are legally tenants or guests. If they are tenants you have to go through a formal eviction process. If guests...

I will be purchasing a house buy owner, and the owner is also the real state agent. Should I use an attorney?

Of course we real estate lawyers think you should retain a real estate lawyer in the situation you describe. It is the classic case of an ounce...

Can a 15 day notice be effective in the state of Florida if a lease has been terminated through a lease termination agreement?

You haven't given enough information for a lawyer to answer your question. Barring unusual circumstance, the written agreement will control. The...

Can a judgement lien effect my investment (rental) as a 1/3 owner?

You say you are the 1/3 owner of the property. Is your interest in your name or in an entity in which you own a 1/3 interest. If your interest is...

Homeowner vs tenant

The first question is whether you got an assignment of lease when you closed on the property. If not, go back to your seller and get one. That...

Yes, you can. Damages are the question, whether it will be worth what you will have to pay an attorney even if you are successful. Depending on...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

I agree with Mr. Bilu. I would add that most form residential real estate contracts provide that a closing date can be moved where required by the...