Questions answered by Brook McCray Smith

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How does Dodd-Frank currently affect land contract sales in Michigan?

Brook's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Dodd-Frank and its related regulations are admittedly complex, but I believe that to the extent they apply to land contracts they impose...

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I am a title company holding earnest money deposits, what do I do with the money if it just sits there and no one claims it?

Brook's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Talk to your attorney or research the Michigan statutes on unclaimed property: http://www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,1607,7-121-44435---,00.html

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Can owner put me out if he own 4 years of back taxes on his property. I lived there five months before he knew it.

Brook's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Your occupation of the property for five months does not give you any legal claim to own or occupy. The current legal owner of the property or his...

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Quit Claim Deed reads ... "to A & B as joint tenants with full rights." A later deeds the same property into her trust.

Brook's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

The answer depends on whether and when A delivered or recorded the original deed of the first deed. If the original deed was delivered to B or...

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My landlord was going to lose the house for back taxes and a lien from a attorney. we paid the 7000.00 lien and agreed to pay

Brook's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Your position seems strong, but you will need to take all of your documents to a real estate attorney for review and advice as to how to proceed.

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Have the seller and the title agency committed a crime?

Brook's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

You need to submit a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

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What to do?

Brook's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

Generally banks are unwilling to agree to spend money on foreclosed homes, but as Mr. Frederick points out the cost of the door is small in...

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Bought a new truck signed papers on price and fiancée took truck two days later they want me to resign paper for different price

Brook's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

I agree with Mr. Frederick. Look at the proposed changes to determine if overall it is in your interest to sign, e.g., do the original documents...

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Is it "legal" for a landlord of a house with multiple apartments to keep vacant apt's unheated, leaving one occupied to suffer.

Brook's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Your landlord is required to keep the premises fit for residential occupancy. Adequate heat is part of this equation. You should discuss the...

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I had a def judgement against me from an eviction. Sec deposit wasn't refunded or incl in jdgmnt. How do I get this $$ back?

Brook's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Your security deposit claim is more complex than it may seem to you. Mr. Frederick's advice is sound, you should try to get the judgment set...

Brook McCray Smith's Answers (3311)

How does Dodd-Frank currently affect land contract sales in Michigan?

I am a title company holding earnest money deposits, what do I do with the money if it just sits there and no one claims it?

Can owner put me out if he own 4 years of back taxes on his property. I lived there five months before he knew it.

Quit Claim Deed reads ... "to A & B as joint tenants with full rights." A later deeds the same property into her trust.

My landlord was going to lose the house for back taxes and a lien from a attorney. we paid the 7000.00 lien and agreed to pay

Have the seller and the title agency committed a crime?

What to do?

Bought a new truck signed papers on price and fiancée took truck two days later they want me to resign paper for different price

Is it "legal" for a landlord of a house with multiple apartments to keep vacant apt's unheated, leaving one occupied to suffer.

I had a def judgement against me from an eviction. Sec deposit wasn't refunded or incl in jdgmnt. How do I get this $$ back?