We are unmarried couple and have a kid together. We are thinking of buying house and heard about tenant in common.

There are two common types of ownership: (1) tenants in common - in which you would each own a fractional amount (normally 50% unless you specify...

My mom passed away, I was added to the deed of the house before that - no payments made, how to keep from loosing the house?

There are facts missing. You indicate that you were added to the deed - but do not indicate what type of ownership interest you took. You are...

Why does the state of new jersey require the buyers social security number when buying a three family home?

All buildings with three or more units must be registered with the New Jersey Division of Community Affairs - which requires an SSN or EIN as part...

Does my mother have legal rights to the land she lives on if she has a life estate? If someone comes onto the land, do we have?

Technically, the life estate holder owns the property during the term of her life. Only she has the right to exclude people from the property.

I am not a defendant in a proceeding that will effectively take possession of our real property. Can i file under same case?

You will need to take all of your documentation to a local real estate litigator to determine what rights you have at this point in time.

Is it legal for an auto mechanic to give me a price for repairs. an Double the amount after you put 50% down payment.

What you describe is likely an act of consumer fraud pursuant to NJAC 13:45A-26C.2.

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Can I collect rent on Land that I do not own,I moved out after my girlfriend died but it says I can live here till I die

I agree with my colleague - if you are a life tenant, you would have the right to lease the property to a third party during your lifetime.

Decease father, has 2 homes, how would I know if sold the homes without dispersing funds

If your father died without a will, the intestacy laws of the state in which he resided at the time of his death will determine the disposition of...

How can i get the contractor to pay what he owes me, trimmed a house in the sum of $12,000, and did not get paid

You may have the right to file a mechanic's lien against the property. You may also file charges against the contractor for writing bad checks.

What should I do about being taken advantage of concerning a property I own along with many relatives>?

There is not enough information here to provide a response. As my colleague suggests, you should sit down with a local attorney and discuss your...