What recourse do I have if a balloon payment for a second-mortgage (recorded) is not made on time?

Perhaps more importantly, you always reserve the right to simply sue for the amount of the indebtedness (promissory note) unless the terms of your...

Should I answer letter verifying if I am living at this address?

The letter is most likely an attempt to by the lender take advantage of Michigan's foreclosure abandonment statute, MCL 600.3241a. The mortgagee...

I inherited a house from mom. Taxes increased from $1200 to $6000. Can I get this reduced. It is considered 2nd home. Help.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to tell from your limited set of facts why the increase took place. More than likely the property was "uncapped"...

Both destruction and condemnation clauses are very common in leases. Condemnation clauses are generally more appropriate in commercial leases. ...

Sold a house with out me signing

Your girlfriend could only sell what she owns. How you held title (e.g. joint tenants, tenants in common) will determine what if anything she was...

HOA Help

As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Over-the-Air...

What do I do about a real estate contract violation?

I agree with the previous response. However, you will have measurable damages if you are forced to incur expenses associated with removing the...

How can we preserve the status quo while we do discovery about a property line dispute?

In the even that your neighbor begins to take action (removal of landscape, etc.) you will likely need to seek some form of injuctive relief with...

Could someone explain dower rights to me?

There is no right of survivorship in a tenancy in common, rather the interests of a tenant in common passes to his/her heirs upon death. The...

Who's responsible for past due POA dues.

This answer assumes that your POA reference refers to "property owners assocation." Most declarations of covenants contain a provision similar to...