What action can I take on an outstanding fee I was never informed of until almost a year and half ago?

The answers to a few questions might provide some insight into your situation. When you moved, did you provide your landlord with a forwarding...

Can a home improvement company bill for permit fees after the fact? I was not told of these until after all work was completed.

What does the contract say? Usually there will be a reference in the estimate as to whether it covers permit fees, or if those are your...

Does a bank have a two day leeway for processing payment on a 28 day garnishment?

July 31st was a Thursday. The defendant would have 28 days (or through today, August 28th) to file objections. I am not aware of anything in the...

Can the widow purchase foreclosed property at the sheriff sale price during the redemptn period and not incur the remaining bala

When redemption occurs, the sheriff's deed is destroyed and title reverts to the titleholders of record prior to the foreclosure sale. If the...

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Can we go back on previous owners for our home?

Whether you can go back against the sellers depends on whether your husband had the home inspected before he purchased it, and what that inspection...

My Chap 7 was discharged in 2012. Can I walk away from my 30% devalued house w/ heavy mortgage that needs many costly repairs?

If you did not reaffirm the mortgage debt, it was discharged in your bankruptcy. They still have a right to foreclose, they just cannot hold you...

There is a home next to mine that is empty and the property taxes are at least 2 years old .i want to pay the taxes on it

If you check with the County Treasurer's office, they can tell you more about the status of the taxes on the house next door. The can also give...

What is a,charge off/as it relates to real estate

Before the wife pays a nickel to anyone, she needs to have the transaction and documents reviewed by a competent real estate attorney. Charge-off...

You can always ask for costs, but you are unlikely to get them. Keep in mind, a creditor is allowed to recover their costs of collection, and...

You and the plaintiff's attorney are meeting with the judge to set the scheduling order, figure out when motions need to be filed by, whether there...