Potentially, and on a preliminary basis, you have several claims. These include claims against the seller for non-disclosure, a claim against...

An attorney should review those easements along with your title policy. The information you provided in the summary is not sufficient to determine...

I have an easement fora driveway that I have used for twenty five years. My neighbor now claims the property is his.

Hopefully, you have a written easement which would spell out the scope and your rights as the easement holder. In most circumstances, you have...

A lis pendens would be filed in conjunction with and as part of a lawsuit to enforce the purchase agreement. The threshold issue is the...

I have a parcel of land with deeded easement 8mn. ago new neighbor locked me out Lake Co. Sheriffs won"t help What should I do?

Unless the terms of the easement permit the servient owner to intall and lock the gate, you should have unrestricted access. Absent a change of...

Do we have to merge our 4 tax parcels into 1 legal lot in order to get a use permit? If so, what are the pro's and con's?

If your 4 "parcels" are truly tax parcels, then consolidation should not be an issue. However, if they can be construed as legal parcels, they...

I bought my house in 1987, not realizing that the front yard was not part of the sale. Looking for easiest way to get title!

I would agree with the previous commentor. My experience is that the County (and a title company in the future should you refinance or sell) will...

How much will be the amount exactly to order a Partition of my property? Can I do this myself ? waiting five years.

In the absence of an agreement between the parties as to how long, or conditions underwhich the property will be held until sale, you should be...

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What recourse do I have for real estate broker for giving possession to the buyer before escrow closed & property was destroyed?

More information is required to understand your potential claim. Are you trying to recover for the loss of the FF&E, the rental value or both?

Do I need a real estate attorney?

There is a duty to disclose, but not necessarily a duty to investigate. It is a question of fact as to what the seller knew and what can be imputed...