Cheryl Rivera Smith

Cheryl Rivera Smith's Answers (5818)

Frisco, TX

Real estate Lawyer at Frisco, TX

Practice Areas: Real Estate

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I typed a paper saying that my daughter had use of .67 acres of my land as long as she lives there. Is this legally binding.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

You need to have a local attorney look at that paper.

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Does a verbal rental agreement include a 30 day notice by default?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

I always send my notices by certified mail and regular mail. Sometimes the noticed party fails to pick up the certified letter at the post office...

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Trying to move in new location becoause of land lord not doing his part of duty.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

I would highly recommend that you have a local real estate attorney review you lease. Many will offer a free initial consultation.

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Beneficiary deed

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

Federal law, specifically the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, allows an exception to the due-on-sale clause when a property...

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Can I go to house and pick up my belongings?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

In Texas you can get a Writ of Re-Entry from the court. Perhaps Colorado has something similar. Check with the court that evicted you.

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What does it mean if a party has a "lien interest" in a property that is up for sale at a Sheriffs tax sale?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

It could also be for informational purposes so notices can be provided to the party with the interest. You'll need to research.

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What is my liability as a landlord with a tenant with aggressive dogs?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

Yikes! I would make sure you have a good liability policy because if someone is injured by these dogs, you will be sued. On the continual...

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Can my 2nd mortgage foreclose if i still have a 1st mortgage. Can i put on my bankruptcy that was discharged.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

You need to ask your bankruptcy attorney how your second lien was addressed. Without examining the documents I can only answer the first sentence....

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House mortgage is under my retired dad's name, but the house title/deed is under my name, how would I refinance the house?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

It shouldn't be a problem. Ask CitiMortgage have a different underwriter review title. Otherwise, change lenders.

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Once a 12-mnth lease ends, if the tenant isn't notified that he needs to move out, does it automatically renew for another year?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

You would have to read your lease agreement. The answer will be there.

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