"Land trusts" and other typical express trusts are often confused or misidentified by clients. By definition (Fla. Statute 689.071(2)(c)) a land...

I went through a loan modification w/Chase, and was granted temporary mortgage reduction. Provided I keep current for 6 mo., I

You are represented by Danielson Law and it would be unethical for me to comment on their services which very well may have been perfectly...

We are buying an apartment complex. Do we have to honor the previous owner's lease agreements?

Here in Florida the rule is that a purchaser takes subject to the existing leases, the terms of which must be honored. Because you are posting this...

Trying to find out if your home owners association dues are included in 31% payment under making homes affordable program

According to the Making Home Affordable website the definition of housing expense includes all of these expense items. I encourage you to have an...

What are the repercussions of not changing my business name?

I agree with Mr. Zaretsky, you should consult with an attorney over this "cease and desist" letter. The failure to do so could very well allow the...

When buying a home with my fiance' how would I protect my initial investment?

I agree with my colleagues: buy it on you own or not at all! This is sound practical as well as legal advice.

How do I go about getting my earnest deposit back on a property I put an offer on?

Ms. Johnson has provided a clear and concise answer to your question. I would only add that, if you make future offers on short sales, it is...

I have a deed that says on the top, quit claim deed-enhanced life estate

These types of deeds are also called "Lady Bird deeds". I assume you are the "remainderman" and you wonder whether the grantor who retained an...

How do you sue servicer of mortgage for bad servicing of loan and foreclosure? What do you need to pursue a suit?

It is highly likely that any claims that you did not plead in the mortgage foreclosure case are now deemed to have been waived. The mortgage...

The mediator lied about fund dispersment during civil mediation. Is this legal?

By the sound of it this was a small claims case with a non-lawyer mediator. Although in certain limited circumstances you could petition the court...