How do I place an lien on a residential property? The seller backed up from the sale after I paid him a down payment.

If you did not provide labor or materials to improve or repair the property and if you did not "loan" the funds so the Seller could pay taxes or...

When do I have to be out of my home if I've got a sale date to foreclose on April 4th?

Bankruptcy will delay the foreclosure for much more than 30 days, as will filing for a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary Injunction. Get...

Neighbors built a fence 5 inches from their property line.

Your responsibility starts and ends with the perimeter boundaries of your property absent recorded easements or other similar restrictive covenants...

It's a simple Q, but unfortunately not an easy answer without more facts. What does your Lease say -- does it allow LL to increase rents? Are you...

Husband purchased home before marriage after marriage the Lender transferred loan to different lender. Is it community property?

The purchase and sale of mortgage docs in secondary market transactions -- which BTW occurs in 99% of institutional residential mortgages in USA --...

If we sell our church to another congregation, can we use some of the proceeds to pay unpaid bills that the church has?

If the Church property is owned by a non-profit corporation (typically that's true), then the corp must pay all existing debts and then contribute...

Landlord violating commercial lease

If your Lease requires that LL pay for utilities and LL has not done so, then that can be such a fundamental breach that could allow you to vacate...

What has been your experience with dealing with/using contracts drafted by new home builders?

In this economy, it's a builder's market and builder's are able to pretty much say 'my way or the highway.' With that said, most are still willing...

LLC, C CORP or S CORP which is best for me

You are asking a Q that involves liability, tax, franchise, qualification in "foreign" states and similar issues. It's a great Q, but well beyond...

Knowingly or intentionally marking or inscribing slogans, drawings or paintings on property you don't own is an act of "criminal mischief" in...