IS THERE A SERIOUS DRAWBACK TO INVESTING IN A CO-OP APT.( IN FL.) ,IN A BUILDING WITH A LAND LEASE ?

Cooperative apartments, although common in New York, are rare in Florida. Co-ops can provide a viable ownership option. However, most buyers and...

We are planning to buy a house thru short sale but the house is into foreclosure. Should we proceed

The seller owns that house until the foreclosure action is completed and has the right to sell it. Because it is a short sale (the seller owes...

The answer to your question depends on the wording of your lease. If the lease does not give your landlord the right to show the apartment without...

Hoa lien

An HOA lien is recorded in the public records and a copy sent to the homeowner. The court does not get involved until the HOA files a lawsuit to...

How do I break my lease when my landlord has changed her mind on a verbal agreement.

The answer to your question depends on the wording of your lease. Most leases have a provisions which says something like: "This lease cannot be...

Business ownership transfer as a gift

There are tax implications in the purchase for both you and the current owner. There are also problems with how the business is structured, and...

Condo association, hoa, final judgment

Condominium associations have to have to collect dues and assessments to have the money to maintain the common areas. If unit owners do not pay...

My mother's name and my name are on the deed to the house. She is elderly/sickly and is seeking help from various entities.

I agree with both of the other answers. However, the answer might vary depending on several factors: 1) Whether the property is homestead; 2) the...

Bank wants to request plaintiffs name change do i need to object to that or it is straight forward it is a foreclosure lawsuit

If the original lender's interest has been taken over by another lender, the court will grant the plaintiff's request over any objection that you...

Only the mortgagee can release you from financial liability on the mortgage. Since the financing was through the owner rather than through a bank,...