Questions answered by Barbara Mendell Brown

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Tenant defense strategy sought: pre-answer motions, answer, counterclaim

Barbara's answer | Answered on January 31, 2012

Part of your answer should also put forth affirmative defenses. Your affirmative defense would be notice provided and rent was paid. Proof of...

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When I'm filing an ejectment, do I need to name all lienholders that have interests in the property as defendants?

Barbara's answer | Answered on November 02, 2011

Before an answer can be made to your question, there are quite a few questions that come to mind. First, do your sister and brother-n-law have an...

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Do I need a real estate lawyer?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 25, 2011

I agree with all of the above-answer, you need to seek legal counsel. There are a lot of unknowns in your short story above, and you do not want...

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Iam the buyer and my girlfreind is the cobuyer we have decided that we are split up whoes house is it

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2011

I completely agree with the three answers provided above. You have several issues that need to be looked at and worked through. First, how is the...

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I co-signed on my mothers mortgage. Now I want off.

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2011

I agree with the other answers provided. It is very unlikely that the lender will "remove" you for the obligation. You income and credit score...

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MY FIANCE AND I HAVE A CHILD TOGETHER. I OWN A HOME AND A RENTAL PROPERTY. I LIKE TO KNOW IF WE ARE MARRIED. WILL EVERYTHING I

Barbara's answer | Answered on September 20, 2011

Please contact an experienced attorney to assist you. I would consider a prenuptual agreement as part of your marriage so that it is very clear...

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I am in the process of a short sale on my house . Can I stop the sale ?

Barbara's answer | Answered on September 13, 2011

You have entered into a legal and binding contract to sell your property. You can certain default on that obligation, however you may be sued for...

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Problem with collections after foreclosure

Barbara's answer | Answered on August 31, 2011

The promise to re-pay the money borrowed on the second mortgage or the HELOC is not necessarily affected by the foreclosure on the property that is...

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Have a contract to short sale our house,but would like to cancel and walk away. Can we legally do that with no problems ?

Barbara's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

If you have entered into a purchase and sale contract for your home, you would be in default under the terms of the contract with the Buyer if you...

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In Pasco County, FL, house surrendered in CH7 and I have moved out, how can I get the house out of my name?

Barbara's answer | Answered on August 02, 2011

In Florida real property is owned by the person on the last warranty deed until there is a transfer of some kind, via a warranty deed, certificate...

Barbara Mendell Brown's Answers (119)

Tenant defense strategy sought: pre-answer motions, answer, counterclaim

When I'm filing an ejectment, do I need to name all lienholders that have interests in the property as defendants?

Do I need a real estate lawyer?

Iam the buyer and my girlfreind is the cobuyer we have decided that we are split up whoes house is it

I co-signed on my mothers mortgage. Now I want off.

MY FIANCE AND I HAVE A CHILD TOGETHER. I OWN A HOME AND A RENTAL PROPERTY. I LIKE TO KNOW IF WE ARE MARRIED. WILL EVERYTHING I

I am in the process of a short sale on my house . Can I stop the sale ?

Problem with collections after foreclosure

Have a contract to short sale our house,but would like to cancel and walk away. Can we legally do that with no problems ?

In Pasco County, FL, house surrendered in CH7 and I have moved out, how can I get the house out of my name?