Questions answered by Ellen K. Lawson

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This is a question regarding real estate, collateral swaps and a divorce settlement in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 22, 2013

You need to speak with an AZ real estate attorney to understand how to resolve your real estate matters. Your situation seems complicated so it...

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Is it legal for my landlord to come into the house and do a full walk through inspection of my house without a real reason to?

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 22, 2013

Your landlord had no right to enter your home when inspecting a palm tree in your backyard. You have legal rights as a tenant, and one of them is...

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Legal Letter from Mortgage Co After Bk discharge

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I recommend that you speak with your BK attorney or an AZ real estate attorney to make certain that you will not have any liability following a...

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Let me rephrase. If there is no lease, what is Arizona law about how much notice you must give a tenant to increase rent?

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I agree with the previous response. I recommend, however, that if you want to increase the rent, and do not have a current written lease, it would...

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How far in advance do I have to notify a tenant that the rent will be increased in Kingman arizona

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I agree with the previous answer. You need to discuss this situation with an AZ attorney and show the attorney your Lease and any revisions or...

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We are renting and just found out that the property is in forecolser and need too know if we still pay rent and how long we have

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I agree with the previous attorney responses. You should pay rent by check, and keep your bank statements as evidence that you have been paying...

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I have lost the home my parents left me because the mortgage company lied about procedures. Can I sue them?

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 15, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys. You need to speak to a CA attorney as quickly as possible to better understand what your legal rights are. ...

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Are we protected under bankruptcy if we do a deed in lieu?

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 15, 2013

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is when the 1st lender agrees to take the property back so that you can avoid a foreclosure. Typically most 1st...

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Suppose if you own a home, but one day, you lose your job, do I still have to pay Property Tax?

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 15, 2013

Property taxes run with the property, so you are responsible for them as long as you own your property, regardless of your financial situation. You...

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Can I file a law suit against the bank and the mortgage lender due to wrongful foreclosure and auction

Ellen's answer | Answered on September 13, 2013

If you are trying to rescind or undo the trustee sale that took place, you have to retain an attorney immediately. There is a small window of...

Ellen K. Lawson's Answers (652)

This is a question regarding real estate, collateral swaps and a divorce settlement in Phoenix, Arizona.

Is it legal for my landlord to come into the house and do a full walk through inspection of my house without a real reason to?

Legal Letter from Mortgage Co After Bk discharge

Let me rephrase. If there is no lease, what is Arizona law about how much notice you must give a tenant to increase rent?

How far in advance do I have to notify a tenant that the rent will be increased in Kingman arizona

We are renting and just found out that the property is in forecolser and need too know if we still pay rent and how long we have

I have lost the home my parents left me because the mortgage company lied about procedures. Can I sue them?

Are we protected under bankruptcy if we do a deed in lieu?

Suppose if you own a home, but one day, you lose your job, do I still have to pay Property Tax?

Can I file a law suit against the bank and the mortgage lender due to wrongful foreclosure and auction