DO I NEED I LAWYER AT A CLOSEING TO BUY MY HOUSE AND WHY

As with many situations, the answer is "it depends." No you are not legally required to have an attorney to represent you as buyer or a seller. ...

Property taxes

Mark's answer is on point. You should contact a real estate attorney in your area for specific options and the impact of taxes on your situation.

PROPERTY TAXES

The prior answer regarding inheritance and the estate is on point but should you have already accepted title to the house, you may want to consider...

Foreclosure on Investment Properties/Deficiency Judgment

You do not say where the property is located. Assuming it is Georgia, Georgia is a non-judicial foreclosure state and the lender may foreclose and...

Georgia civil litigation procedures, answer to civil complaint

There is generally a 30 day time period to answer a complaint after service. Note that is it begins after service. Look carefully at the summons...

The quick answer is generally NO in most circumstances if it was not in existence before you took title and you did not agree to be bound by the...

DID THEY PASS A NEW LAW ABOUT FORECLOSER IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

Georgia legislature passed at least 2 bills in 2008: SB531 was passed in May, 2008 which pertains to the requirement that the foreclosure be...

There are some situations where Georgia and federal law provide time periods for the return of money for a product such as in rescission of a...

Can I sue my neighbor for cutting down a tree that was on my property

Assuming that the action was not justified in some manner, you have several potential claims, including property damage, trespass, theft (did they...

Is a landlord required to provide appliances

There is no state law requiring a landlord to furnish appliances such as a refrigerator or stove but you should check your lease to determine if...