Real Estate Legal Questions

From the facts provided it does not sound like you should be responsible.  The contract for sale of the house and contract with the propane company may change the analysis.  I recommend sitting down with an attorney to review your case in detail for a definitive answer. Best of luck.... Read More

It may depend on the terms of the sale.  Many real estate transactions are completed with the property "as-is."  That would mean the buyer is responsible.  You may get into arguments regarding whether the leak was a latent, or patent defect.  Basically, if the buyer can prove you knew about the leak and tried to hide it, there may be ways to have you pay for the repairs.  For a definitive answer, you will need to sit down with an attorney to review the facts in detail and advise you. Best of luck.... Read More

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Additional information is required. Contact an attorney for more specific information and advice. Afternoon, It is possible the title automatically past by operation of law via joint tenancy. Ownership of property is typically (not always) documented in public records. Depending on deed filed with the county clerk and recorder where the property is located, title could have passed directly to her upon her parents’ death. If the deed or trust or other document did not contain the proper provisions, it may be in the hands of the court. It all depends on the status of the title. It may be wise to look into a title opinion prior to selling the house. Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Additional information is required. Contact an attorney for more specific information and advice.... Read More

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Additional information is required. Contact an attorney for more specific information and advice. It would depend on what stage of the transaction you are at and the contract you signed with the agent. Also, are you a buyer or seller? The contracts are typically favored to the seller. If you have not made or accepted any offers on the land you may be able to just walk away. Some real estate agents are exclusive for a set period of time meaning you may have to hold off on your transaction until the term expires. Some are non-exclusive. If the agent is clearly acting in bad faith, consider reporting him to the local real estate commission. I hate to say it, but it just depends. Allot more information is needed.   Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Additional information is required. Contact an attorney for more specific information and advice.... Read More

In Florida, delivery of the deed is what counts. If it was delivered, then you could record it, but you might have to do a probate, record the death certificate, and do an affidavit of no estate tax due, and continuous marriage.  Please contact me at sgarciavidal@garciavidallaw.com.   Thank you. ... Read More

You inherited the house subject to the mortgage.  If you do not make the mortgage payments or pay the mortgage off, it can foreclose on the property.  A mortgage holder can assign the debt and mortgage rights to another person, like a debt collector, which would have the same basic rights as the original mortgage holder.... Read More