Questions answered by Ellen K. Lawson

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Do I need a real estate attorney

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

I agree with both prior responses. You should speak to a VA real estate attorney. You need to explain to the attorney why the buyer is requesting...

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In Arizona, unless specified, is it legal for a landlord to charge a tenant for power washing the house?

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

The lease terms would govern these issues. Typically, however, you would not be responsible to power wash the outside of the home. This would be...

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My home just foreclosed. What happens to the proceeds after the 1st lien is satisfied, when there is a 2nd (not purchase money)?

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

After a trustee sale, if the 1st lender is paid off in full, and there are "excess proceeds", these proceeds will be deposited with the Maricopa...

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I just negotiated settlement and made a payment on 7 year old debt. But just realized the debt would fall off my credit

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

Typically the statute of limitations begins from the date you first defaulted on a debt. You need to know the statute of limitations for CA. The...

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If I rent a property can I move someone in without informing my land lord and if I do and he finds out what can the penalties be

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

I agree with the previous answer. The best thing is to speak to your landlord and request written permission in advance from your landlord for...

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What remedies do I have when I signed a year lease 2 mo in advance and landlord, through rental agency, leases property after?

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

I agree with the previous answers. If you have the signed lease, and proof that you made the required deposits, then you might be able to make a...

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Mortgage Company charging customer for their "mortgage insurance"

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

I agree with the previous answers. For further clarification, private mortgage insurance is an insurance policy that your lender takes out with a...

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I am going into foreclosure because of a lien that was put on my home in Mesa Arizona with a deed of trust. It was to be sold.

Ellen's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

Your situation is difficult to understand. If you are facing a foreclosure, you need to contact a real estate attorney to understand your options....

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DO I NEED TO GIVE 30 DAY NOTICE IF IM NOT ON A LEASE AND PAYING MONTH TO MONTH?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

If you had a written lease, and remained in the property after the end date of the lease, then the presumption is that you are a month-to-month...

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Are after-closing cash incentives for sellers illegal?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

I strongly recommend that you speak to an Arizona real estate attorney. There are a many issues. First, this may become a very complicated, drawn...

Ellen K. Lawson's Answers (652)

Do I need a real estate attorney

In Arizona, unless specified, is it legal for a landlord to charge a tenant for power washing the house?

My home just foreclosed. What happens to the proceeds after the 1st lien is satisfied, when there is a 2nd (not purchase money)?

I just negotiated settlement and made a payment on 7 year old debt. But just realized the debt would fall off my credit

If I rent a property can I move someone in without informing my land lord and if I do and he finds out what can the penalties be

What remedies do I have when I signed a year lease 2 mo in advance and landlord, through rental agency, leases property after?

Mortgage Company charging customer for their "mortgage insurance"

I am going into foreclosure because of a lien that was put on my home in Mesa Arizona with a deed of trust. It was to be sold.

DO I NEED TO GIVE 30 DAY NOTICE IF IM NOT ON A LEASE AND PAYING MONTH TO MONTH?

Are after-closing cash incentives for sellers illegal?