What risks are associated with a seller financed mortgage for a piece of property that is currently mortgaged?

The property will be subject to any encumbrances that were previously recorded, unless those encumbrances are released. The bank's rights will be...

Following court orders that have not been personally served

Why risk antagonizing your judge by disobeying the judge's order if you are aware that an order has probably been entered? All you are going to...

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It is distressing to have something like this happen when you buy a new home. There is no one-year...

Was slandered and pushed out of a LLC. Have not received any monthly reports. Can I dissolve the LLC?

There is no easy, cheap shortcut to getting an LLC dissolved if the members do not do it voluntarily. As a minority owner, you would have to bring...

Landscapers dropped a tree on my sunroom and afterwards I discovered they are not insured for tree removal, can I sue?

Unless you can find a lawyer to take your case on a contingent fee basis, it would very likely cost you way more in attorney's fees to sue than ...

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If your son simply cannot appear, you could try having him execute a power of attorney naming you. The small claims judge may not accept that, but...

My neighbor built a garage and is digging ditches on his property directing his standing water onto my gravel driveway. Legal?

Property owners are not allowed to collect, concentrate and discharge surface waters onto their neighbor's properties in a manner that damages...

I rent office space for my psychology practice in Seattle. Does my new landlord have to honor my commercial lease as is?

You should be able to enforce your lease.

In Washington State, what is the effect of a sale or assignment of a promissory note and deed of trust on a per. guaranty?

The guarantor will remain liable for the note unless the lender releases the guaranty.

Do I need a real estate attorney?

You should probably hire a lawyer. You'll be limited to $5,000 in small claims court. If you prevail in superior court, you will also recover...