I am in the state of Indiana. Do I file a forfeiture or a foreclosure on a Contract for Deed.

If the equity is only 2%, you can file a forfeiture action. The courts typically will not find "substantial equity" until the number gets above...

How to get out of a home rental agreement

I'm sorry to say that you may be stuck. You should have a local real estate attorney review your lease to see if there is any way out, but...

Is a living will and trust legal if it is signed at a bank with a notary republic?

I agree with the previous answer. A will can be changed at any time during the life of the maker. To be valid in Indiana, a will must be executed...

Home deed, and getting changed

Based on what you have described, you are going to need to discuss this with an attorney. If the person who gave you a quitclaim deed only had a...

Indiana law allows the state and local governments to certify unpaid taxes directly to the judgment docket in the County in which you live. There...

What can I do to get out of eviction

If you are staying at the property, you are required to pay rent, regardless of any breach on the landlord's part. If the landlord breaches the...

How do I handle this real estate issue?

Since it appears that both properties are encroaching on the other, the simply answer is to record either an easement or deed to a limited portion...

Can a landlord record the lessee? Commercial property.

You need to check your lease to make certain, but that sounds improper. A tenant, including a commercial tenant, has a right to quiet enjoyment of...

Can someone own a second or third story of a building without owning the ground floor?

If the building is set up as a condominium, then the answer is yes. The legal description must identify what each owner actually owns. There are...

What are my rights regarding joint tenant with rights of survivorship?

As a joint tenant with rights of survivorship, you have an undivided one-half interest in the property. In the event that one joint tenant dies,...