What should I do re a residential real estate contract in which the sellers failed to disclose material info

As a general proposition, the time to contest the contract or a condition of the property is prior to the closing of title. Prior to the closing,...

How do you go about setting a budget for a civil litigation case when hiring an attorney.

It is difficult, if not impossible, to opine on what a "reasonable retainer" would be without knowing the facts of the case and the experience of...

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Is there such a thing as owner financing of a home?

Yes, a seller may hold a private mortgage on the sale of real property.

A car that has been in no accidents is worth more than a car that has been in an accident and repaired. You should always disclose a latent...

1. Do I own the fence? 2. Can I just take it down even if they have dogs? 3. Do I have to give notice? 4. Can I leave it down?

In order to have adverse possession, the possession must be "adverse" - i.e., without your consent. If you and the prior owner consented to the...

Can my neighbor put something in my backyard without my permission in any cases?

You will need to consult a local real estate attorney. Someone causing water to go to your yard may be creating a nuisance and it may be...

If a neighbor's tree limbs (whether dead or live) damage my property, is the neighbor responsible?

As a general rule, a person is not liable for the damage caused by a falling tree. It is considered an "act of God". However, the person is...

Can i terminate an easement by given the neighbor the piece of land so she can pay the taxes on it. Easement is 20 x 100.

The other issue is that the transfer of a portion of your lot may require an application to the local zoning board for a subdivision because the...

What can I do If I find out that the deed that was filed in the county clerks office was a fake one.

Didn't you post this same question a few weeks ago? You signed a deed. Thus, you were not only notice that the property was being transferred,...

Am I held liable for being a victim of a scam?

Have you gone through the PayPal dispute resolution process?