Questions answered by Sarahjane Davidson

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How can I get my car back from someone who hasn't made payments and repo company is looking for them and the car?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

You're in a mess, and I'm sorry to say that it looks like this is going to end very badly for you with messed up credit and a big bill you have to...

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Living with a grandparent in an age restricted community?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

IF your grandmother's home is restricted to 55+, then you are not allowed to live there. The restriction is likely in the form of deed...

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Do I need a real estate attorney?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

If the buyers don't pay the balloon payment, then they will be in default and you can foreclose on your vendor's lien/deed of trust. You...

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Owner lost house in divorce, have been buying the house for 11 years, now they are trying to evict me what do i do.

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

You don't provide enough information to help you. But first and foremost, you need to review the written agreement you have to buy the house. Who...

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Can an attorney bill for time discussing a fee dispute. Contacted him to review his bill that I thought was excessive

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 14, 2012

Look at your engagement agreement/contract with the lawyer and see if it says anything about this. Generally any time an attorney spends working...

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Is the home you live in your homestead automaticaly or do i declare it if so how would i do that?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 14, 2012

There's nothing you need to do to claim the homestead for the purpose of protecting it from being siezed. Exception of course if the case is a...

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We entered into an "owner assisted financing' agreement with the sale of our home. The buyer has defaulted on the contract,

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

If you've already contracted with a lawyer on this matter - he or she is in the best position to advise you because he/she has your documents and...

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Do I have to pay legal costs in a civil case if I do not have the means to do so?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

You didn't say what kind of case yours is against the defendants. You should be aware that there are new "lose pays" laws in effect for some types...

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Roommate's name on lease, I have a verbal agreement with him, paid my half of rent, he didn't, what are my options if evicted?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

It seems like you already know the answer. You are not legally allowed to live in the apartment, so you don't have any recourse with the landlord...

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I want to know if I could be held liable if something happened to or on his property?

Sarahjane's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

If you caused some condition on the property that is unsafe, and someone gets hurt because of it, perhaps. Or if you damaged the property...

Sarahjane Davidson's Answers (511)

How can I get my car back from someone who hasn't made payments and repo company is looking for them and the car?

Living with a grandparent in an age restricted community?

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Owner lost house in divorce, have been buying the house for 11 years, now they are trying to evict me what do i do.

Can an attorney bill for time discussing a fee dispute. Contacted him to review his bill that I thought was excessive

Is the home you live in your homestead automaticaly or do i declare it if so how would i do that?

We entered into an "owner assisted financing' agreement with the sale of our home. The buyer has defaulted on the contract,

Do I have to pay legal costs in a civil case if I do not have the means to do so?

Roommate's name on lease, I have a verbal agreement with him, paid my half of rent, he didn't, what are my options if evicted?

I want to know if I could be held liable if something happened to or on his property?