The legal term "liquidated damages" refers to those losses that a contracting party is likely to suffer but cannot be easily tabulated at the...

My husband and I are buying a house from his mother for $25,000 with 8% interest. Can she charge us interest?

Yes of course she can charge you interest. And you may or may not pay it. She needs to satisfy the requirements of a title examiner in order to...

Arizona Tenant Q.: I need to get out of my lease but my landlady is trying to re-rent it at a higher rate? Can she do that?

Unless there is rent control, this is Section 8 or tax abatement housing or some other variable you haven't furnished like discrimination or the LL...

Do I have to sign a lease that does not include the landlord's responsibilities?

With all due respect, you can move. It is the LL's property and the LL has the right to say "use my Lease or move out" or similar. LL is under no...

If you have a car leased for 4 yrs, and you only have 2yrs, can it be returned to the dealer? Is the credit be affected?

Adding a tag for debt settlement where you'll get better replies.

Is a Land lease lien on Condo superior to the 1st position mortgage lien?

I have seen and prepared both subordinated and unsubordinated ground leases. Think you need to ask a FL lawyer this Q, and likely conduct some FL...

Is a promissory note a legally binding contract for payment if it is notarized?

At least if this happened in my State, I'd say that you are selling an interest (estate) in real property and you need a full Contract of Purchase...

Giving money to son to start a company.

If things go badly in your son's business, then a clever creditor of your son and the creditor's clever lawyer might construct an argument that you...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Contact the title agency. If your property is truly your homestead and if these are involuntary liens, then there is a 99% probability that the...

It may be worth it, but only if you can still timely file mechanic's liens which will give you maximum leverage (foreclosure) against the owner,...