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Can home ownership be transferred, if the home has a lien on it

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Brian Xavier Pendergraft (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes but the lien will still exist.
Yes but the lien will still exist.

Can a new HOA prevent you from voting if you are in dispute with your HOA balance due to the builder prior to the community taking over?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Brian Xavier Pendergraft (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It's difficult to answer this question without having read your covenants and HOA rules.  Consider contacting an attorney and showing him or her the HOA rules and covenants.  Without seeing them, I think I'm just making guesses.
It's difficult to answer this question without having read your covenants and HOA rules.  Consider contacting an attorney and showing him or her... Read More

How long do I have to hold my ex girlfriend's stuff before it's mine or until I can get rid of it?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Brian Xavier Pendergraft (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
A "reasonable" amount of time.  Send her a letter letting her know that if she does not come to pick her stuff up, you will throw it out in a "reasonable" amount of time.  I think reasonable is 30-60 days.  Send the letter by certified mail so you have proof that you tried to reach her, and make a copy of it.  I recommend having an attorney send the letter.  I have written more on the effectiveness of letters from attorneys here: https://tpf.legal/demand-letter... Read More
A "reasonable" amount of time.  Send her a letter letting her know that if she does not come to pick her stuff up, you will throw it out in a... Read More

we were placed in violation for changing foundation plant materials in our front yard.

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Brian Xavier Pendergraft (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Consider contacting an attorney and showing him or her your HOA rules and Covenants so they can review it themselves.  HOA's can be a pain to deal with, so I highly recommend having an attorney send them a letter and talk and negotiate with them on your behalf.  I have written on the effectiveness of demand letters here: https://tpf.legal/demand-letter... Read More
Consider contacting an attorney and showing him or her your HOA rules and Covenants so they can review it themselves.  HOA's can be a pain to... Read More

Am I responsible to replace warn carpet that was in place priot to my moving into an apartment?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Brian Xavier Pendergraft (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Maybe.  You always have the right to dispute and to challenge your landlord's bills, and if you do so, the burden is on your landlord to show why you owe the bill.  This can be done by comparing and contrasting the conditions of the property to how it was before and after you left.  And even so, your landlord can only charge for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear.  I think you should consider contacting an attorney to send a demand letter dispute the bill on your behalf.  Demand letters to landlords can be very effective.  I have written in much more detail on landlord/tenant demand letters at the following link: https://tpf.legal/demand-letter... Read More
Maybe.  You always have the right to dispute and to challenge your landlord's bills, and if you do so, the burden is on your landlord to... Read More

Will an attorney draw up a contract if iam selling my own house

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Jac E. Knust   |   1 Answer
An attorney well versed in real estate law would be a good choice for assisting you with  selling your house. Laws relating to real estate sales are frequently updated and vary county by county. It is extremely unlikely you would be able to find an appropriate contract of sale on line. The laws require many disclosures regarding Home Owners Association requirements, Lead Paint,Radon, Repairs and Defects (known and unknown), etc. I am also a licensed real estate broker and familiar with common issues that come up during the sale of a house. Please call me if I can help.... Read More
An attorney well versed in real estate law would be a good choice for assisting you with  selling your house. Laws relating to real estate sales... Read More
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