Property Legal Questions

The broad answer to your question is that the board will generally be allowed to make such a rule as long as they followed the by-laws in terms of the methods for voting on such an issue.  While the fee seems excessive, the board has the right to do so under it's business judgment authority.  ... Read More

Hi, You do have legal recourse to try to recoup what you put into your ex-boyfriend's house.  Your situation sounds like a classic example of a constructive trust case....this is a type of equitable remedy a court can impose on your ex providing you with certain rights.  There are other potential legal remedies as well, such as unjust enrichment. As far as the check is concerned, you should provide the following special endorsement "Under protest" and cash the check if you can.  At least you would be partially reimbursed for your costs and you can sue for the difference. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss the matter further.... Read More

Although your name is on the deed, personal property located in the premises may be deemed abandoned.  Your partner should give you notice that he will deem it abandoned if not picked up within 30 days of vacate, but you are better served removing it ASAP. Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 610 489-3041 o 610 489-3042 fax mnahrgang@verizon.net nahrganglaw.com ... Read More

Minors may not own property.  Rather, any such property is held in trust by the parents until the child reaches 18.  Since you are 18, I believe you own the horse and should assert your rights to it. I trust this answers your questions but do not hesitate to call or email on a free initial basis. Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 610 489-3041 o 610 489-3042 fax mnahrgang@verizon.net nahrganglaw.com... Read More

Your question doesn’t reflect that your name is on the title.  In that event, you have no rights to the vehicle, despite your being on the loan.  Even if it was in your name, too, the other owner would still need to agree to sell it.  What you are experiencing is a common problem among co debtors.   The nature of debt is that the debtor may fall behind.  The only way to protect your credit it to continue making the payments.     I trust this answers your questions but do not hesitate to call or email me on a free initial basis.    Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 610 489-3041 o 610 489-3042 fax mnahrgang@verizon.net nahrganglaw.com ... Read More

your tools are your property and the company might well be liable for damages depending on the terms of your employment or under other theories of property law such as bailment. you will need to contact an attorney to assert your rights. hopefully you have pictures/receipts for what you lost.   good luck to you... Read More

It depends upon who built the fence originally, that is the owner of the fence. Otherwise its up to an agreement between owners to take care of it. If its built entirely on their property you have nothing to do with it, its up to them. You can build a fence barely on your side and leave them to clean up their old fence. If the fence is on the border between, you can tear it out, replace it, and sue them for contribution. Call me if you need to pursue this. Call a surveyor to determine the property line, do not consult county records or maps for that, even arial maps are not to determine boundaries accurately.... Read More

There are no guarantees of success first question: is the property real estate or a business?  Either way, the deed and the corporation papers are critical to determining what your rights are. Get whatever paperwork you have (email, documents, letters, wills etc.) and find a lawyer because one thing is certain, if you don't do anything, you might wind up with nothing.  ... Read More

Since the car is in your name, only, you should absolutely report it as stolen.  I don’t know why you were told you could not do that.  He has no right to the car which is in your name. However, as a practical matter, even if it is reported as stolen, there is no way to assure it will be retrieved.  You have rights, civilly, to sue him for conversion which is the civil version of theft.  Of course, you would only be able to obtain a judgment for the value of the car which you would then have to attempt to collect.   Regrettably, your only viable option is to find another vehicle.  Notify your insurance company that it was stolen and take whatever action they advise you. I trust this answers your questions, and, if you live in the Delaware Valley, feel free to call or email on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read More

Association and homeowners' rights and duties are meticulously set forth in Colorado's Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), a very comprehensive statute found at C.R.S. 38-33.3-101 et seq. The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Real Estate division, also has resources to help with HOA/homeowner conflicts.... Read More

Ideally, after showing them the survey they would agree to back off. But really the only way to fully settle ths kind of dispute is through a quiet title lawsuit, whereby you seek to obtain a decree as to your rights. You can also obtain injunctive relief - that is, a court order prohiting them from interfering with your use of your land. ... Read More