A friend of mine wants to transfer a homestead property that her and her mom owns into a single living trust.

The property can be deeded directly to the trustee of the trust. However, there are reasons why a special warranty deed or a warranty deed might...

The court ordered eviction is december 31. can I take possession of my property

If the tenant does not leave on December 31, you cannot use self help to forceably remove the tenant. You should meet with an experienced real...

Correct wording to take someone off of a deed

The wording of the "grantee" clause of your lease. In addition to the two possibilities that you mentioned, there are several other possibilities...

Do I need an attorney? In 2008 my fixed equity loan was 60 days past due. A lis pendens was filed and I was served.

A lis pendens is just a notice in the public records that a law suit has been filed relating to the title of a particular piece of property. A lis...

Do HOA's have the legal right to do a background check and can they evict you for it?

The rights of the HOA are determined by the HOA documents. These documents may include the right to require screening of prospective tenants. If...

Is it legal to sign a contract stating that you will pay for services rendered by someone if there is no cost breakdown?

The amount you owe the optometrist will depend on the contract that you signed. If the amount above the $112 minimum consultation fee that you...

Can i sue my landlord for mold problems in my apt? i have allergies and asthma.

If the landlord fails to correct the mold situation after you have notified him about it, his failure to fix the problem may constitute a...

Just bought a home and got a bill for past due HOA fees from previous owner.

Normally, HOA fees are taken out of the sales proceeds by the closing agent at the time of closng. You should check your title insurance policy. ...

While you can bring an action to quiet title to your property to clear up the problem with the mortgage, it might be easier to call the person who...

Can our Master Assoc. dictate who the Sub Assoc. can contract with for services that do not affect the common grounds?

The master association has only those that are specifically given to it in the subdivision documents. The names "master" and "sub" do not imply...