I just bought a house haven' moved in and apparently me not having the heat on caused water to leak in outside hallway

If water was leaking and found to be attributable to a broken pipe caused by your unit not being heated, this would indicate that you would be at...

My brother has moved out of state (active mortgage) and left me his home. What documents do I need to file to change ownership?

My advice is to consult an attorney as the documents you require would normally be prepared by an attorney anyway. My colleagues are correct in...

What will happen to me if I break a real estate contract.

You should have an attorney review the documents. All contracts have contingencies and may be cancelled within a contingency without being in...

I said some one was arrested for shoplifting and is sueing me for slander

While not my primary area of practice, I agree that they would have to prove damage, but also, the truth is an absolute defense. You said...

In NJ is does cashing a check to resolve a minor dispute marked "Full and Final Payment" preclude people suing for more?

The devil is in the details! Who chose the contractor? If they did, and they had it done while the home was in their possession, I do not see...

How much notice is required from Landlord if they choose not to renew lease

I see you referenced a property management company, so it is likely not a single family or owner occupied dwelling. The terms of your lease would...

I just enter to have the credence law firm process and act on my behalf for loan modification. retainer was asked for.

You can always seek assistance from a non-profit organization which would probably not charge you at all. For the purposes of loan modifications,...

A proper answer would require reviewing the terms of your specific Contract, but typically, a seller has an obligation (along with their realtor)...

My colleague correctly advises that the process involves preparing and executing a Deed, and that there are many nuances here which an attorney,...

We're transferring title from our individual names to an LLC for real estate holding purposes. Do I need a title search? (NJ)

The title search would look at not only the liens presently on the property and judgments against the present or past owners (that should interest...