I think the correct answer is "listen to your lawyer." S/he's the one that best understands the case. This board is not designed to replace your...

Can you be evicted from your home if you are on the title as joint owner and other person has made all payments on mortgage?

Sticky family situations are the worst. In short, it depends upon many facts that are not present. Taken at face value, you owe your son half of...

I have a year lease. Been in it for 6 months. I haven't received copy of lease with LL signature on it, Nor address.

It's possible that you only have a month-to-month lease. If so, then you have to provide thirty days' notice. Before doing anything you should...

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If there was no written contract in a private (horse) sale, can a disputed 'condition of sale' be legally contested?

That condition probably should have been reduced to writing to be effective. The seller could have statute of frauds issues, merger issues, and...

I cannot afford my property taxes on my home, can I get an exemption?

No, because your mother is deceased. With that being said, you should probably get the house in the correct name. Contact a probate attorney for...

Is PODS a term that cannot be used in other business names?

You should probably hire an attorney for further assistance. It would depend upon how you used the word and whether you were playing off the big...

Can a landlord sell a commercial property we just leased from her while we are in contact?

The new owner would buy the property subject to your lease. Unless your lease contains a purchase option, then the owner can probably sell it...

Based on this information from the Deed Restrictions, which is the side setback? 5ft or 10ft?

The setback appears to be the greater of 10' (no street), 25' (street), or the distance stated in the plat. Since the 5' is within the others, it...

Is a do it yourself 6 month contract for deed legal in Texas?

Way too many unknowns to answer. However, remember that the legislative intent of the laws were to prevent homebuyers from getting taken advantage...

I have neglected to probate my parents wills. My father died in 1993 and my mother never probated his will.

It is typically easier, faster, and less stressful to hire an attorney. In short, it shouldn't be a huge problem to get the money and the deed...