I have been renting a twin single for 3 yrs. My landlords who live next door said they havent paid mortgage for 5 months.

You have some rights. You should take a look at the "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009" - (you can Google it). This legislation...

I entered in a purchase agreement to buy a house. I have not closed yet and want to back out of the contract. Can this be done

You should review the contract closely and see if there is a contingency in the contract that would allow you to get out of the contract without...

3 day notice to vacate question

I am not sure what the local rule is in your court, but where I practice I am not aware of any rule that says a Holiday does not count as a day...

You can accept a zero percent interest loan from your brother so that you are able to purchase a property. For the sake of protecting your...

How can we evict someone who lives in our house that once held a land contract, but now is expired?

I suggest you consult with an attorney. The fact the vendee (tenant) has been in the property 5 years may be of consequence, but not necessarily. ...

Can a landlord revise a 1 year lease agreement to increase rent amount or make tenants pay a utility without tenants permission?

You likely have a very good legal argument. There is a doctrine of mutual mistake that could apply in this instance; however this is something...

Would we be in breach of our land contract if we paid extra on the month house payment n following month minused it

Land Installment Contracts are governed by Ohio Revised Code 5313. Were you provided with a notice of default and a notice of forfeiture per the...

Do I need a real estate attorney to write up a land contract to purchase a small business?

Are you purchasing the business or just the property? If you are purchasing the business, you may be able to do a shareholder purchase agreement...

You probably have a strong legal claim if you never signed a lease agreement. Contracts regarding real estate have to be in writing, so typically...

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If a single man purchased real property with an 80/20 mortgage in Ohio, got married after the purchase, and has now been served

To add to the previous response, the wife would have a dower interest in the property by virtue of the subsequent marriage. The wife would not...