Questions answered by Matthew Robert Doherty

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How to cancel the estate contract.

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 01, 2011

You might be able to but you would need to have the documents reviewed by an attorney to figure out what exactly is going on.

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Can an easement be extinguished?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 21, 2011

I agree with Amanda's detailed analysis. You are going to need to speak with an attorney that specializes in real estate issues to address your...

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The county wants me to pay for a variance"after the fact" on a building that already existed before being surveyed.

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 23, 2011

Each municipality has different local zoning rules so it is hard to make an accurate statement without looking at your city or county zoning rules....

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How can I take back a home I sold on a Contract for Deed

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 20, 2011

Typically, the easiest way to do so in Minnesota is to follow the statutory contract for deed cancellation process that requires you to serve...

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Can a renter stay beyond the HOA foreclosure redemption expiration date if their intentions are to purchase the property?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 08, 2011

Your question is very fact specific and has to do with the priority of the liens of record. If you purchase the assessment lien, you have no...

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Completed a Short sale - now negotiating the 20% equity loan that was with the house that didn't get wiped away.

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

They will likely sell it to a third party to try and collect if you don't reach a settlement. I've negotiated down second mortgages for clients in...

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Are townhouse is going into forecloser. We asked for a loan mod. and got denied because we had a renter in there. We tried

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 10, 2011

You likely have a contractual obligation to pay all of your bills, but if you don't pay and they want to try to collect from you they are going to...

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Mortgage paid on unowned property.

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 10, 2011

Your friend might have an equitable claim against for unjust enrichment or promissory estoppel depending upon the facts and circumstances of your...

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I work in Iraq under contract of Honeywell, Inc. it runs out at end of December and Honeywell is moving out of Iraq in December

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 10, 2011

You should be eligible provided that you are in fact discharged and the discharge is not for employment misconduct. Disclaimer: I'm licensed...

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I purchased a semi-truck in December at an auction.The information on the truck said that it had a remanufactured engine,before

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 10, 2011

That's an expensive repair bill. I think its possible that you do have a claim against either the auction company or the original seller. Its hard...

Matthew Robert Doherty's Answers (40)

How to cancel the estate contract.

Can an easement be extinguished?

The county wants me to pay for a variance"after the fact" on a building that already existed before being surveyed.

How can I take back a home I sold on a Contract for Deed

Can a renter stay beyond the HOA foreclosure redemption expiration date if their intentions are to purchase the property?

Completed a Short sale - now negotiating the 20% equity loan that was with the house that didn't get wiped away.

Are townhouse is going into forecloser. We asked for a loan mod. and got denied because we had a renter in there. We tried

Mortgage paid on unowned property.

I work in Iraq under contract of Honeywell, Inc. it runs out at end of December and Honeywell is moving out of Iraq in December

I purchased a semi-truck in December at an auction.The information on the truck said that it had a remanufactured engine,before