If you each own 50% of the property you are probably tenants in common. As tenants in common, absent an agreement or covenant, you are each...

Mr. Nguyen is correct. It is the number of years that the structure is in place, as a result of tacking. Tacking means that the number of years for...

You will need to clear title in order to refinance or sell the home. If you do not have a community property agreement, you will probably have to...

Property dispute?

Mr. Bickel is correct. Your claim is called adverse possession. Assuming that your facts are correct, the land containing your house and your fence...

What's the best remedy against a title company that processed a sale without the co-owner's signature/permission?

It is most likely that your sister's interest was not properly recorded. Check out how her interest was documented. Was she still on title? If not,...

There are restrictive covenants that set forth restrictions and means to amend the restrictions. First see if they property restricted your...

Can I deduct the expenses from a fix up house as rental expenses even I had no income collect from the house yet.?

This is more of an accounting question. Some of the repairs will have to be capitalized and amortized over time. Most repairs can be deducted...

Can I utilize small claims court in King County, Washington to get someone to remove their items from my home & pay me back?

No, you cannot. In Washington, you can only sue for money. If you want someone to do something, you have to go to District or Superior Court....

Can we get taken to court by the damaged person who's home a group of 10-13 year olds broke in to?the police came out and spoke

It sounds as if the neighbor is trying to extort you. If all items were returned and there was no damage to the neighbor's property, it is...

How do I remove a fired contractors personal property from my home?

Package it together and rent a storage locker in the contractor's name. Make an inventory and take pictures. The storage locker owners will...