Does the bank have any recourse against me if my father had a loan and passed away.I just found out my name is on the property.

Generally, if you are not a signer or guarantor of a promissory note, then you will not have any liability for it. However, if there was property...

Our landlord is filing bankcruptcy and we still have till july 1st for our lease,

Generally, as long as the landlord is not in default of any of its leasehold obligations and you remain in possession, you would need to continue...

This issue is commonly addressed in the Judgment of Divorce and it may be a good idea to direct this question to the attorney that handled your...

I have a housemate under a written Tenant at Will refusing to leave. Should I take thru the courts or go through arbitration?

Even under the most favorable circumstances for a landlord, the eviction process will almost always take more than 30 days--notice of default,...

Can I be held responsible for a lease I did not sign?

You could be liable, especially for the time period that you lived in the apartment. Whether you are liable will depend on the language of the...

I have a 2yr lease and the owner is now in default is it possible for us to purchase the home before it goes up for auction?

California law may provide more specific remedies. Under the laws of most states, unless the tenant has an agreement with the landlord's lender,...