Sorry to hear what has happened to you. I have been a real estate broker since 1978 and a lawyer since 1983 and while this is rare it will happen...

If I want to retain oil and mineral rights when selling my property, do I have to record that in the deed?

I would guess that oil and mineral rights have already been retained by previous owners of the property, prior to subdividing, etc. I could be...

I was told he needed to sign a form but is it still needed?

I agree with Roger, and maybe because there is overlap your soon to be X, you should have him sign a quit claim deed just to be sure. Please talk...

If the lease is still in effect, is the 90 day termination notice valid? What is the correct legal procedure to remove tenant?

Notify the housing authority in your county of the HUD violations. They will send an investigator out and if in violation will terminate the...

I inherited my mother’s mobile home and moved in July 2015. Suddenly served with 5 day notice to vacate due to "bad credit".

You must have left something out from your facts summary. If the sheriff has served you with a 5-day-vacate notice the sheriff is ready to...

How do I claim mineral/oil rights that were reserved during my parents' home sale over 30 years ago so I can place it in trust?

It is NOT my intent to throw a wet blanked over this discussion, but first you should confirm that your parents had those oil/mineral rights to...

Do I need a real estate attorney to back out of Contract to buy a Condo?

Remember that earnest money deposit in escrow both parties have to agree to release without a court order. Seller can tie it up for a considerable...

Do I have the right to sue for non-disclosure?

It is a required disclosure is CAR forms were used but first go pull the death certificate from county records to find out where the guy really...

My girlfriend has been living in my house for over 3 years, she doesn't pay the mortgage will she have any claim to the house?

While I am sure the other attorney's are more qualified than I am to answer this question my advise to you is to be very careful. If you are...

If you are using the CAR forms, RE brokers are not a party to the transaction so professional negligence would be a cause of action. Without more...