Well, there is an Ontario Washington. Mr. Alexander's advice is spot on. You should check but I assume the joint tenancy is with a right of...

It is unlikely to be a problem unless they pay your taxes for 7 years. Doing so reduces the term of adverse possession from 10 to 7 years. ...

My fellow attorneys are right on the mark. Assuming the remaining requisite elements of adverse possession are met (you or an attorney need to...

This is actually a question without a simple answer unless additional information is provided. However, I will make assumptions and answer it as...

If a timeshare signed a "Settlement Agreement..." why are they still able to claim "repossession" on my credit report?

You pose a reasonable question. However, is it WM or a credit company calling it a "repossession"? It might make a difference if this was in fact...

What would a reasonable think and do?

The attorneys' above answers above are correct. Unfortunately, filing for a default judgment costs time and money to serve it. But it will likely...

Can the owner of a piece of property block an easement from my use after I have purchased and recorded it?

While, all the prior attorneys have provided good advice--i.e. retain a competent real estate attorney, there is an issue which needs to be...

What do I need to consider when doing a real estate transaction with out a realtor?

My answer is from the standpoint of a real estate attorney of 24 years and a former Realtor. I have also purchased and sold property for my own...

I have requested my tenants sign a copy of a lease agreement we agreed to. They have not. Does this make it a month-to-month?

My colleagues' responses are very helpful practical advise. However, the actual answer to your question is that you are correct -- regardless of...

Need a real estate lawyer to review our purchase offer of a house which is now under construction in Bellevue.

As one of my colleagues has suggested, this transaction almost requires an attorney's assistance. There are simply too many items that could go...