Is it better not to sign a waiver of bond as an heir to my aunt’s estate?

The answer depends on how much you trust the executor. The bond protects you if he does a bad job or steals the assets in the estate. Usually the...

Our new roommate on his first day became aggressive and violently drunk, can we kick him out??

Legally, you are in a pickle. He has a legal right to occupy the house pursuant to his lease with the landlord. You could complain to the...

Does a investor seller have to disclose what was found in a previous inspection of the house?

There are several ways that a seller would have obligations to disclose the results of a prior inspection. However, they do not matter. You as a...

How do I safely sell my Mexican timeshare?

I agree with colleagues although I think that lawyers in Oregon are as likely as anywhere to have experience or expertise with these types of...

How long does it take to obtain a letter of testamentary in the state of Oregon?

Is the property in a trust? Letters testamentary are for when it is not in a trust. If it is not in a trust, it is unlikely you can close on...

Can landlords Raise the rent for a small business each year?

Yes, the landlord in a commercial lease can raise the rent each year unless the lease says otherwise. That is a reason why commercial tenants...

When a seller offers someone first option to buy a property in writing and later decides not to sell, is that real estate fraud?

If you did not pay for the right of first refusal, it was gratuitous and could be revoked at any time. You could have paid by giving the seller...

What key items do we need to have for our protection, in a owner-seller home sale contract ? A refinance terms /penalty clause?

You are brave. Perhaps, you are very experienced in real estate transactions and rely on this experience instead of professionals. This is a very...

Does taking out loans on a property change ownership rights?

I agree with my colleague. Consult the probate attorney involved there are a lot of rights and duties between married couples. That said,...

You will be happier with a trust than TOD deeds. A trust is more flexible. It can be tailored to your situation and can be easily changed over...