You have to own your home and be living in it on January 1 of a given year to claim your homestead tax exemption. The type of deed by which you...

I signed a contract to sell my house 48 hours ago and now don't want to sell. Can I back out?

Contracts are generally enforceable. Being "too stressed out" is not a legal reason for getting out of your contractual obligations. You should...

Is it ok to take a personal loan from my company?

The answer to your question depends on how your "company" is organized. The mechanics of doing a loan and the type of approvals that you will need...

Can a londlord hold your personal property

Under certain circumstances, you landlord can hold personal property left on the leased property as security of unpaid rent. You should consult...

Im 50% owner in real estate, partner does not consult me on his uses of property. Certified letter refused. What now?

You should consult an experienced real estate attorney in your area about your situation. There are several legal options open to you, including...

(Employment Law question) Is this a serious violation of my seperation agreement by my former employer?

You have reached the point in negotiations with your former employer at which self-help in no longer sufficient. You should contact an experienced...

How do you hold a business liable to a nuisance claim on your residential property?

The situation you describe may be a legal "nuisance" under Florida law. You may be able to seek an injunction to force the bank to move its ATM or...

My question is regarding a contested change of beneficiary on a term life insurance death benefit payout

This is a complicated issue which will have to be decided by a court. The court will have to evaluate the facts you present to it and those...

Is it legal for a realtor who is handling paperwork for a forclosed house to remove all items left by former owners and to keep

If you are the former owner and are trying to get back personal items, you should first speak to the realtor about those items. If the realtor...

Is it necessary to sign a contract cancellation with the seller if the closing does not go through?

Usually in situations like this, the escrow agent will require some type of cancellation agreement in which both buyer and seller agree that the...