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Can you handle the sale of my house in Florida & if so how much would your fees be?     (13-FEB-12)
What is needed to file a Quitclaims Deed in Florida (county of Okaloosa)     (13-FEB-12)
My wife and I are separated with No immediate plans for a divorce. She recently went to apply for a home loan in her name ONLY, and was told that my      (13-FEB-12)
I have received motion for entry of default judgment on my property which i could not afford to pay for the last 6 month, if I don't answer,     (10-FEB-12)
What documents do I need to prove to Realestate Closing Co. that my marriage is not recognised in Florida?     (10-FEB-12)
Am I obligated to pay rent on my apartment after a lease has expired and the roof leaked water? My lease expired in November 2011 it is now February.     (10-FEB-12)
How enforceable is a Stip to pay on time (tenth of the month) on a commercial property in NYC when you are currant with your rent.      (10-FEB-12)
I live in Coeu're de Alene, ID. The house I rent is being foreclosed. What are my rights?      (08-FEB-12)
What would be my cost to file a real estate partition? Five parties involved and two properties that are free and clear.     (07-FEB-12)
My question is that I pay HOA dues and my association has put off repairing my roof which has cause water damage and leaks in my condo ..      (07-FEB-12)
How to set up an LLC account with bankruptcy? Can it be done online or should we go through a lawyer with our situation?      (07-FEB-12)
what if my house was to burn down while i was in contract to sell it     (07-FEB-12)
Can a trailor park (mobile Home park) evict a tenet when all the monthly rent payments were paid on time, or chose not to renew a lease agreement.     (07-FEB-12)
Is this a civil or real estate issue when neighbor illegally ties into fence that is on another property while his dogs dig under fence into our yard?     (07-FEB-12)
My tenant does not want to renew the lease and wants to stay on a month to month. He was always late with his rent,      (07-FEB-12)
I own a house with a friend. I want out of the house completely. we dont live in the house and have renters that dont cover mortgage.     (07-FEB-12)
I need some advise about the property I live in now.     (07-FEB-12)
In PA is the request to petitiona partition of a home jointly owned by 2 sisters and their spouses always honored by the courts?     (07-FEB-12)
am i responsible if i only signed the mortgage document on a line of credit and the person who took out the loan defautes      (06-FEB-12)
My father has willed his home to myself to two siblings. Upon his death can any one of us live in it without the consent of the others?      (06-FEB-12)
I am interested in buying a house that is not on the market. I spoke with the neighbor and the previous owner is deceased (for about 2 years)     (06-FEB-12)
House was listed as having sewer and now we have found out that it has septic. Agent claims seller had no knowledge of septic. What is my recourse?     (03-FEB-12)
Can I bring a suit against condo association for loss incurred due to litigation?     (03-FEB-12)
Is it a conflict of interest for a member of an architectural review committee in an H.O.A. to also be V.P. of the Association's Board of Directors?     (02-FEB-12)
Can a recently recorded deed be corrected to reflect correct language in reference to retaining mineral rights?     (02-FEB-12)
I need some advise about the property I live in now.     (02-FEB-12)
I am $4000 behind on HOA dues bc of job loss- Mortgage is uptodate after loan modification was done last yr. I got a forclousere notice from HOA lawye     (02-FEB-12)
What if tenant refuses to leave after receiving 15 day notice to terminating tenancy? Threatens we can't cause home for sale and in foreclosure     (01-FEB-12)
I had a house in Buffalo that went on fire and the Court ordered to demolish it and charge me with demo costs. Is there a way to fight it?     (28-JAN-12)
If a lead disclosure is not given before renting an apartment, does that make the lease contract null and void? Can the lease be broken? I live in NY     (28-JAN-12)
In PA is the request to petitiona partition of a home jointly owned by 2 sisters and their spouses always honored by the courts?     (26-JAN-12)
I own a house 50/50 but I am being allotted one room and being told I cannot use any of the other rooms or the furniture in them.     (25-JAN-12)
I purchased my single family home from my parents in 1988.I was born in this house in1960 and moved out in 1982.it always had a rock wall as a bound     (25-JAN-12)
How do I remove my from the ownership records of a mobile home? The home is in the State of Maine. It is owned by my ex-wife and I thought my name had     (25-JAN-12)
Divorced, got to keep the house, was approved for a loan mod but my ex-wife is still on the loan mod docs.     (25-JAN-12)
My home has been on foreclosure since 2009 but has not sold. Am I allowed to rent it out untilthe deed transfers?     (25-JAN-12)
Can the power company cut 15 feet into the woods that surround my property?     (23-JAN-12)
I have cancelled the sales contract on a short sale property ( I am the seller). The buyer is now threatening to sue. Can he?     (23-JAN-12)
I have a tenant who has a 1 year lease, Am I obligated to re-new if I do not want this tenant to stay at the apartment in my home     (23-JAN-12)
What do I do about my trailer being demolished by my mother?     (23-JAN-12)
We are purchasing a home through owner finance. the Contract written says after 90 days late making the payment the seller can take possession of the     (23-JAN-12)
Can someone file a lien on my property with no contract in Nevada?      (23-JAN-12)
signed a quit claim deed need to have name removed from note and mortgage can i petition to sue ex-partner to have them refinance. fort lauderdale, fl     (20-JAN-12)
What is a Buyer Agency Contract in PA (standard contract put out by the PA Assoc of Realtors)? What does Section 14C (Deposit Money) mean?      (19-JAN-12)
My landlord went into foreclosure. Who owe's me my 2 months security deposit? The old landlord or the new landlord that bought the property?     (19-JAN-12)
I purchased a home about 11 months ago. The roof makes really loud popping and cracking sounds at night that wake up the entire family.      (19-JAN-12)
I just moved to a community, and now a month later i am told that I cannot own my 2008 dodge 3500 truck. The hoa says that only 3/4 & 1/2 ton are ok     (17-JAN-12)
My brothers house was about to foreclose because of outstanding equity loans not being paid, so he gives the deed to the house to my father.     (17-JAN-12)
My Grandfather and great aunt owned a home equally. He left it to my grandmother in his will. My mother was power of attorney at the time of my aunts      (13-JAN-12)
My dad passed away last month, we have no knowledge of a will and my dad never discussed having a will. He has left behind a house which has about     (13-JAN-12)
what happens to my house still with mortgage,and my boys still live with me. Can they still stay there and make payments.     (13-JAN-12)
How do I prove that there are no liens on property?     (13-JAN-12)
My fiancé and I broke up. The house is in his name and the loan is in both of our names, with me as the co borrower. I want my name off     (13-JAN-12)
I operate an asset recovery business. How do I find an attorney willing to assist in claim processing?     (13-JAN-12)
Please see more detailed section below     (11-JAN-12)
How do we handle discovery of an overlapping deed?     (11-JAN-12)
What does sitting equity mean?     (09-JAN-12)
How can a property be sold in foreclosure in the old owners name, if the property was transferred before the property sale?      (09-JAN-12)
I recently singned a 5 year lease on 12 acres of a 85 acres property for recreational use.      (09-JAN-12)
How do I find out specific mortgage details regarding properties that are in foreclosure?      (09-JAN-12)