I'm trying to purchase a house from a friend how do I find out if there are liens and/or unpaid taxes on the house?

I agree with what my colleagues have written. You would be well advised to retain the services of a real estate attorney who will negotiate the...

As a general rule, one who is not on title has not right to lease the property to third parties. However, one can act as the agent for the...

My parents deeded there home to all three children some 15 years ago,

I have to respectfully disagree with my colleague. As a general rule, a co-tenant has the right to live at the property without paying rent to the...

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You can give 45 days notice to terminate a month to month lease. Absent the landlord's consent, you cannot use your security deposit as rent.

Unless the contract states otherwise, you can sign separate copies. Contracts, generally, are not required to be notarized to be enforceable.

Does a closing Attorney throw away your mortgage paper work every 6 years or so?

In some states, the statute of limitations for malpractice is six years. So, professionals retain their files for "six years and a day". The...

Do I need a transfer of death deed to sell land of deceased son in Hawaii as a personal rep.?

In most states, you do not need a separate deed to you. You would just a deed from the estate to the buyer.

Appraisal fee

It is not clear what you are asking. If you paid for an appraisal outside of closing (i.e., it was not going to be rolled into your loan), then...

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How can a Florida judgement rendered on behalf of a tenant be easily collected from landlords who reside in Queens, New York?

I agree with Mr. Lanpert. First ensure that your judgment is filed as a statewide lien in Florida and then move to levy on any property in Florida....

Can I get title insurance on a land owned mobile home

I am not sure what you are asking. If you are asking if you can get title insurance on the land where a mobile home is located, the answer is yes.