What are the causes of a lis pendens?

A lis pendens is a notice to the public that there is pending litigation which could alter the identity of the record title holder of the property....

Who is the legal owner?

Although they are widely used in Florida, there is no case law or statutory law on enhanced life estates. However, if the deeds were properly...

Recieved judgment of foreclosure but later paid balance owed. Should I have some paperwork stating this judgment was paid?

The foreclosure action should be dismissed with prejudice and you should receive a satisfaction of mortgage which should be recorded in the public...

HOA Fines

If you pay the fine, you may waive your right to protest later. Before you take any action, you should consult an experienced real estate lawyer...

The home owner Association is requesting us to mover our fence within our territory to facilitate the drainage

The answer to the question of whether or not you have to move your fence is in the plat for your subdivision and your HOA documents. It is...

Your worry is justified. HOA liens are usually inferior to mortgages. This means that the foreclosure did not wipe out these liens and you will...

If a man remarries and owns a home by him self Is the present wife entitled to the home if you dies or are his children?

As the other lawyers have said, if the property is homestead, the wife will receive an interest in the property at the husband's death. However,...

If I'm a realtor can I use the word Realtor in the name of a real estate brokerage company or office website URL?

"Realtor" is copyrighted by the National Association of Realtors. It may be used to a limited extent by members. You should check with NAR about...

Corrective deed or deed reformation?? For a property transferred to an LLC that doesn't exist because it is actually a CORP.

There may be several ways to correct the mistake in the original deed. Some of the corrective measures could involve litigation, others (like a...

What type of attorney would be able to assist me?

You have several sources of recovery, but your right to recovery is not clear. You may be able to recover from the previous owner and the real...