My brother paid the property tax on mom's house for over 5 years. Now he is claiming it is his house...
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Answered on January 12, 2020
Your brother might be trying to claim adverse possession. However, since he did not have exclusive possession, and the fact that he was "invited"...
How to beat a tenant's request for a trial by jury without going bankrupt?
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Answered on January 08, 2020
A lot of times tenants ask for a jury trial to give a tough impression to the Plaintiff. I have seen on various occasions that when the tenant...
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What does he do?
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Answered on January 06, 2020
Your husband can file a partition to force the sale of the property along with a request for an accounting. Consult with an attorney so that the...
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What happens to an eviction case if the landlord accepts payment and reinstates the tenancy prior to sheriff serving notice?
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Answered on December 30, 2019
Generaly, when a landlord accepts payments after the eviction is filed, the landlord must file a new eviction. However, if you came to an...
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Commercial lease eviction?
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Answered on December 19, 2019
If you pay him after the 3 day timeline expires, he has a right to file an eviction and terminate your lease. The time it takes for the sheriff...
Can I sue co-owner of home for half payments that she did not made?
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Answered on November 20, 2019
Since you want to sell the home, and she is not paying her share, you can file a partition action while requesting for an accounting. Contact a...
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Do I have any recourse after being served with unlawful detainer papers 8 days before the scheduled date to vacate.
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Answered on November 08, 2019
Evictions are sealed until the landlord obtains a judgment. Therefore the current eviction will not effect you in the public’s eyes at this time....
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Do I have any rights to my half of the house?
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Answered on October 31, 2019
As a co-owner you have rights to the house. You can in fact force the sale of the property in order to get your equity from the house. Contact an...
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How do I force a 50/50 house to go on market?
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Answered on October 26, 2019
You can file for a partition to force the sale of the home.
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If the house ownership changes what happens to current lease?
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Answered on October 24, 2019
The rights of the renter stay the same.