Zoning changes 16 years after purchase of property

I had a similar situation here in NJ. The tax records indicated that the home had been used as a two family home for 30 years. The town had issued...

Force heir to buy interest in property

You cannot force someone to buy your interest - but you can seek a court ordered sale of the home. This is known as a partition action. You will...

Will a quit claim deed to remove a spouse from the house all I need before the divorce is final?

A deed will remove your husband's name as an owner of the property (though so long as you are still married he may have an interest in the...

I purchased a new condo in the Chicago land area. The livable square footage was misrepresented by the realtor and developer.

You should check with a local consumer protection attorney. Here in NJ, it is consumer fraud to provide information that is either incorrect or...

CA laws: I signed an exclusive listing with broker to sell residential property . Now I want more $. 1-May ask for more ...

The listing belongs to you. You can demand that the price be increased. The realtor is your agent - As the principal you can direct your agent to...

We drive on an easement lane shared by 5 households in Washington state. The easements are in our deed.

Unfortunately, there is no case or statute that I am aware of that will delineate who is responsible for what in the absence of a maintenance...

Is there any recourse when a buyer initials on a contract specific items not requiring repair, then demands the repair?

Without reading the addendum, there is no way to know for sure what your rights are. If, as you represent, the Seller agreed to make repairs and...

I've discovered liens have been attached to our house by clients of my husband. What does this mean? Can they foreclose on us?

I agree with my colleague - you need to see a local attorney ASAP to determine your rights. Lien laws vary from state to state. Generally, a...

I own land in La. Neighbor cuts grass with their own.They now are trying to claim the property as theirs. How can I stop this?

If they indeed told your mother last year that they were cutting the law in order to help the family, then the use was not "hostile" and would not...

Force property release on QCD quit claim deed

It is not a big deal if your son agrees to sign a deed conveying his interest to you. If he will not agree to do so, then it become a big deal....

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