Can my partner in a tenant in common get a loan without me?

Yes, that is possible. The tenant in common can only encumber his share. So the loan would only be on 70% of the property. Your share of 30%...

Every legal dispute begins with a demand letter with a written estimate from a licensed contractor of the costs to repair. Under the California...

Are there any restrictions around us buying a home if we don't have evidence of US-based income?

This is not so much a legal question, as it is a question for a loan officer at a financial institution such as a mortgage lender. Try discussing...

What can we do to remove owner #2 from the property permanently and legally, without paying thousands we don't have?

A partition action would request that the court order the property to be sold and the proceeds divided between the co-owners. The partition action...

Follow your attorney's advice. The new owners just need to be educated on their responsibilities.

What recourse do I have on the previous owner? How much do I need to disclose if I decide to turn around and sell my condo?

I don't think that your case is against the former owner for failure to disclose a material fact that affects the value or desirability of the...

How do I get a Heggstad Petition granted in Sacramento? Do errors in the trust and value of the real property matter?

A Heggstad petition is pretty standard to put the property into the trust. The value of the property is irrelevant. A petition to determine the...

If I want to add my relative to the title after close of escrow, will I need my lender's approval to make the title change?

Rather than add your relative on title after you get the loan, would you be able to make your relative a co-borrower on the loan? That way, you...

Getting real esate loan with a partner and want to make sure I get my share of the loan proceeds.

In the escrow instructions, you can specify how the funds will be distributed. Half of the proceeds could be wired to your bank account.

Do they have a legal right to take my home since the house is in my name only. what can i do. I Do not want to loose my home.

I also agree with Mr. Roach that the liens on the house will remain even though the house in now in your name. You'll have to pay the liens if you...