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Purchased house with fiancé. Now broke up. Put down 1/3 of house's value both our names on loan/house. Recoup options?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
Because you were unmarried at the time of purchase, you are likely considered tenants in common.
As a practical matter, you should attempt to -...
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Neighbors tree fall into my land and broke fence. What should I do?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
As a general rule, one is not responsible when a tree falls. It is considered an act of God. The exception to the general rule is where the tree...
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I have been divorced for 11 years part of our separation agreement was that ex would take my name off of deed.
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Answered on July 06, 2013
There is no way to know why your ex took so long. One can only speculate that he is either selling or refinancing the home.
If you were court...
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What can I do about a neighbor who constantly harasses me over my property rights?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
I agree with my colleagues: first ensure that your girlfriend is OK, then file a police report for assault, and then hire one or more attorneys to...
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Private Drive 'Road Maintenance Agreement' on a new lot that doesn't access it?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
I agree with Ms. Peeples. If you do not utilize the shared driveway, then you should not have to contibute to its upkeep. I would be concerned with...
I want a divorce. We owner financed home, both of us on paperwork! No children together. Can I keep house and how?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
As a legal matter, there are ways to place the home in your name.
As a financial matter, the issue may be whether you qualify for a mortgage in...
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Can one preson that holds 1/2 of property file on life estate holder for waste or do both have to file?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
Any one remainderman may file for waste of the estate.
How difficult is it to sue the previous homeowners who indicated in the contract that they didn't have issues with flooding?
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Answered on July 06, 2013
It depends.
If the sellers experienced prior flooding and failed to disclose it, then you may have a cause of action.
However, if the sellers...
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A property Owner adjacent to my business is claiming title to a portion of my property citing Adverse Possession
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Answered on July 06, 2013
Utilizing the adverse use of prior occupiers is known as "tacking".
If you can show that the use was with permission, then they cannot prove...
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I was swindled in a real estate purchase and I wanted to know what my legal rights are.
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Answered on July 04, 2013
What you describe is fraud. You should consult with a local litigation attorney.
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