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You may need to bring an action against the upstairs neighbor based on the unsafe condition, requesting judicial relief or a court order to... Read Answer
How much are you asking to be reimbursed? If this is less than $10,000, then you have a small claims case. Write a demand letter and if... Read Answer
You should contact an attorney to discuss your case in person. You may have a claim against your landlord for damages including your medical... Read Answer
If you are selling your own co-op, no you don't need a license.
Unless the neighboring landowner agrees to convey the property to you, you'll need to initiate a legal proceeding to adjudicate your right to the... Read Answer
Adverse possession in NJ is 30 or 60 years, depending on whether the property is developed or not. Even so, the time limit is not the only thing that... Read Answer
I don't understand the timeline. Your dad passed away on Dec. 19, but a quitclaim deed was signed on Dec. 29? Is this a typo?
You should... Read Answer
It is impossible to accurately answer your question.
But, it appears that you never had an ownership interest or you would have to sign the... Read Answer
It is unsual for pesons in a divorce to remain living in the same house together for any length of time. If you previously agreed to leave upon... Read Answer
The power of attorney form will detail scope and extent of her powers as her parents' agent. But the situation begs another qeuestion -- why... Read Answer
In a practical sense, you're going to have to find another home that you really love.
In a legal sense, if you want to try to force the seller to... Read Answer
The seller of the property is required to disclose whether the property is on public sewer or septic tank in the Transfer Disclosure Statement.... Read Answer
No, removing your name from title by quitclaim deed would not eliminate a recorded tax lien on the property. You're going to have to pay the... Read Answer
You have to refer to the contract and negotiate the price. Do you want to stay if they gave you notice?
Your name can be removed from the title by you executing a new deed, conveying your interest to the friend, but you can't get off of the debt unless... Read Answer
You need to figure in transfer tax (if applicable) capital gains tax (if applicable) and the attorneys cost of preparing the documents. If you... Read Answer
you have the option of filing a tax appeal. You need to look at your assessed value, not the amount of taxes you are paying. If your... Read Answer
You should try contacting the local Code Enforcement Department and determine if there are any regulations that the tow could have to require them to... Read Answer
The items included in the listing must be included in the sale. You should contact your attorney and indicate that those items must be included... Read Answer
When the seller has disclosed information to the buyer, then the buyer's options are (1) to not buy the house, (2) to try to negotiate a seller... Read Answer
While they are living, you would want to consult with an estate planning attorney to avoid probate and ease in the transfer of the property at... Read Answer
Yes, the HOA can bid on the property that it is foreclosing on. It's common.
The seller cannot enter into a new purchase agreement, if the first purchase agreement has not yet been cancelled.
Builders try more often to get away with stuff like this. A lawyer needs to review your contract. Suing them will only protract your problem so it is... Read Answer
He is not a trespasser or squatter if he is there with permisstion of the prior owner. He is a tenant at will. You will have to go... Read Answer