What is the law if I have someone who was lease to buy. And wouldn't sign contracts. Is that a reason to revert back to renter.

Transactions involving the sale of real estate generally must be in writing to be enforceable under Indiana's Statute of Frauds (Ind. Code...

Can I get my money back?

Unfortunately, if you stayed in the property through June, then you would be liable for the rent through the end of June -- regardless of the...

What do I do if I’m buying a house on contract, have lived in the house for 9 months and still haven’t gotten a contract?

Verbal contracts for the purchase of real estate are not generally enforceable in Indiana due to what is known as the statute of frauds (Ind. Code...

Is it legal for a property manager to withhold your lease/renters agreement when you request to see it? Numerous attempts..

Indiana law is not particularly clear on this issue. The Indiana Code requires, among other things, that the rental premises be delivered to the...

Is there a way to block my childs father from obtaining her social security card, he says that he needs it to obtain housing ?

I am changing the practice area to family law as this is not really a social security question. A family law attorney may have a better answer. ...

How can I get my sister to distribute my portion of the family trust?

If your mother had accounts that were not titled in the trust, then any heir (not just the trustee) can seek release of those accounts. How you do...

Friend has moved out left her stuff?

You have no further legal obligation toward her. Therefore, tell her in writing, by text or e-mail (something that proves the message was sent and...

My Father has crossed over 12/22/2016 and had purchased a home and had his and my Mother's name on it and mine,

I agree with the previous answers. Your ownership rights depend, at least in part, on the way the deed was drafted. You may be the sole owner if...

Hopefully the Quitclaim Deed has not been filed yet. A life estate, unless otherwise indicated, conveys the right to rent the property to 3rd...

If I buy a home prior to my divorce is it considered an assett?

I am switching the practice area to divorce, since property division questions would be best addressed by a family law attorney. You should...