Our landlord presented us with a new lease while the short sale of the unit was pending so we could stay if the unit sold.

If the terms of the lease do not address this issue, then the lease remains in effect until it expires...unless, there is a provision where...

We received notice of sheriff sale with date do we have to be out by then or can we wait until its in foreclosure??

No. Sometimes the new owner will request that you remain as a tenant. Or the new owner will give you notice to move, with a date, after the sale.

My mother owns her home--never had a mortgage. The property is only in her name and she is now 86. She lives in the home but

Yes. The house will no longer be hers, she will lose any tax exemption for over-65 property, and she may jeopardize any benefits she receives such...

Landlord just told me he needs to short sale the condo apt I am living in. I currently have month to month.

You continue month-to-month and pay your rent until you are given the required notice to move. After move-out and inspection, your landlord is...

In Texas, when you signed the lease, you were subject to a binding contract. Try and work something out with the landlord. Best of luck.

I reside in the state of Wisconsin.The common areas of my building are on my utility bill. How do I go about getting reimbursed?

Ask the HOA for reimbursement. More importantly, ask the HOA to have an electrician re-wire so that the HOA's electricity is running to the...

Grocery warehouse buys property next to it 5.6 acres was a concrete business. Is new acres grandfather in?

This is a local ordinance issue. Go to your city offices and talk to the zoning commission. They should be able to provide all explanations.

In Texas, the executor of the estate (the person who is issued Letters Testamentary) will execute a deed from the estate of the decedent to the...

Do I have any recourse to obtaining fees that were paid for appraisal and inspections?

You could sue the Seller in small claims court, but the reality is that you may only be able to obtain an uncollectable judgment. Check with a...

Do I have any rights or financial claim to this property? What happens if I cannot afford legal representation?

I believe your brother is wrong. You should ask for 1/7th of the value of the un-enhanced present value of the property and then maybe you will be...