Can a property owner who has a mortgage, give the county an easement, or does the mortgage company have to?

Easements have to be conveyed to a third party from the owner of the property whether it be an individual or entity. An easement would not be...

Is it accepted practice in Columbia, SC, to count the balcony as part of square footage for a rented Apartment?

I have a different opinion than Mr. Atwater. Most leases (residential or commercial) are going to include balcony space as part of the square...

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Moved into a house infested with bedbugs and roaches. Do I grounds to sue for rent already paid?

You cannot sue for rent already paid. However, you can give your landlord notice of the issue, and the landlord will have 14 days to fix the...

Room addition issues

You will want to read any agreement signed in connection with the construction of the room addition to determine what warranties or representations...

What can I expect at the first foreclosure hearing, i.e., will I stay be able to pay the debt, possibly in increments?

First, google SC Help. It's a non-profit organization in SC designed to assist homeowners who are having difficulty making mortgage payments and...

My grandmothers house was left to me and my sister in her will is there any way to separate the owners.

Although you are paying the taxes, insurance, and spending money on major renovations, it appears that you and your sister have an equal ownership...

What legal questions may a lender ask about down payment for a house

Before I became a real estate attorney, I worked as a loan officer for a mortgage company. The short answer is this: the bank can ask for...

Is my Contract of Sale still valid?

An attorney would need to read the terms of the contract of the sale to properly advise you on this matter. That being said, the act of the seller...

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I thought i was going to die and i made a quit claim deed to my house to a family member now i found out i will be ok

If I understand your question correctly, you are asking how the deed can be "rescinded." Once a property is deeded to another, the simple solution...

Do you still pay rent when you in phase 2 foreclosure? Do he have to pay me back from September,October, and November rent?

If the landlord still owns the property, he can still collect rent for his property. The foreclosure process can be a long one in South Carolina. ...