Certainly you need to give formal written notice to the tenants to pay the rent to you; a new lease is not required. Similarly, misappropriation...

Who is responsible for shared fence?

The simple answer is it is on your property, you own it, you repair or replace it. Sometimes the owner of the adjacent property will cooperate so...

I'm in texas, six mo. behind on mortgage. received a default letter, not a forclosure sell date. should i hire a lawyer ?

Consulting an attorney would be in your best interest. If you have a substantial equity, it would ordinarily be worth your time and money to do...

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What are my rights as a co-owner of property if other co-owner left?

As a general rule co-owners of property are fiduciaries towards one-another, and if one is bearing more of the burden he/she has a right to...

Own golf course frontage lot-golf course closing-how should HOA proceed for best outcome?

Golf courses are closing all over the country due to the aging and declining golf-playing population and the financial meltdown, so the decision...

The question assumes the existence of an ongoing probate in the domiciliary estate. If the cash is not greater than $150,000, there is an...

I would like to know how long a bank can withhold my automobile title after the last payment is made?

If you have satisfied the terms and conditions of your note, there is no reason why the lender should not immediately release the security. You...

What is the time frame for the BIA to give a decision after brief filed in time?

The BIA has huge backlogs, and while it will try to dispose quickly of unopposed or "simple" cases, and more complex cases may take much, much...

Should I sign for delivery of a summons that is for someone with my same name, but is not me?

Nobody can require you to sign for anything you do not want.

Marriage fraud allegations

Immigration receives thousands of reports of this nature from disgruntled employees, vengeful spouses, upset neighbors, ex boyfriends/girlfriends,...