Am I a co-owner of a house that was purchased by my spouse before we got married?

Yes, she would be the sole owner. However, if you live in a community property state (e.g., Texas, California, Florida, etc.) the house would be...

How to collect a disputed mechanics lien?

In Texas, as I suspect in most states, if you are dealing directly with the owner of the improved property, there are 2 liens available to you: a...

Do I need a tenant attorney?

I assume we're discussing Texas landlord/tenant law, you have a written lease and are current in your rent payments and not otherwise in default....

Do i need a real estate attorney?

There is no question you need a qualified real estate attorney. You've got many issues to address, including potential fraud in a real estate...

The leasing agent appears to be an "agent" for the owner and depending upon how the "receipt" is worded is likely binding upon the owner. Provided...

I rent a house to a man who has allowed his daughter, a convicted felon and drug abuser to live with him .

Presumably, you have no privity of contract (contractual relationship) with your tenant's daughter and therefore your only remedy under the lease...

I bought a house that I don't live in, is there a way I can take my name off the mortgage

With regard to the mortgage company, you are the owner of the house and the borrower, therefore you are responsible for the payments. It appears...

How can we revise a mortgage contract made with someone that my dad sold and financed a lot to. Now that he is deceased?

The documents of "sale" (either a deed or contract for deed) will determine your mother's rights. Unless there were covenants, conditions or...

Can an 8% fixed rate home loan be sold to another mortgage company who then raised the rate to 10.6%?

Whether or not the interest rate may be adjusted depends upon the "contract" as evidenced by the promissory note and/ or loan agreements. You must...

What are my tenant rights if the landlord for the business building, that I rent in, wants to terminate the lease?

In Texas, (i) unless you have a written lease agreement that provides for a different notice period or (ii) there is a breach of the written lease...