In regards to where i live, do i have to pay association costs if I never signed up or agreed to be a part of an association?

I tend to agree that, depending upon the amount they want you to contribute, it may be a sound decision to pay and avoid any conflict, since you...

If your only competitor drops out of a competitive bidding war on a house, is the competition void?

I can understand your frustration. Unfortunately, you willingly increased your offer and it was then accepted by the seller, forming the basis of...

Should I sign a document releasing the bank of responsibility for the current renter in the home I wish to purchase?

To add to the response already given, If you need to file an eviction action (and you handle it yourself) your expected costs would be the filing...

To add to the other responses -- even if a case had been filed and they had cause to evict you, there would still be an issue as to the homeowner...