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It is a shared driveway by deed. Letting you do it does not increase your rights. If they change their mind, then they can seek to stop... Read Answer
It depends where the property is located and what the deal is for.
Like any other tenant he will need to be evicted in court. He will claim the mortgage payment is rent. You will need to send a holdover... Read Answer
In an estate with no will, kinship is determined by degree. For a nephew to inherit, there must be no parents, kids, or siblings. If... Read Answer
If you do not live there it is not your primary residence. The tax issues need to be worked out with your accountant, but there is something... Read Answer
It depends not on your deed, but the ordinance and deed that governs the beach access way.
The power of attorney form will say if the agents can act alone or only jointly. Whatever it says is the way it is.
You need to sue the other party, and the escrow agent for the money.
You cannot fence off an easement.
The original note would never be produced. You would get a payoff letter at the closing. Something is not right in what you are doing.
The statute of limitations for fraud is six years from the time you discover it. Withholding, in lease negotiations, of a material fact that is only... Read Answer
Why would you get money? Did you order the building?
Why are you paying a "broker"? You can bring a lawsuit to have the mortgage marked paid and discharged.
If it is illegal, call your town Buildings Dept. to issue a fine and order to tear it down.
You can challenge the fine if the cars are not yours. Why would they think the cars are yours?
Mediation is generally not going to work unless there is someone you all trust, like a priest. I would sue, and be willing to compromise. ... Read Answer
People do this type of thing. Just have an agreement on what each person is supposed to do and what they get.
If time of closing was not "of the essence" in contract then you must notice a closing, and then you can sue to compel it.
There were better ways of accomplishing what you wanted via a trust, etc., but having done a deed, which is an absolute grant of title, your options... Read Answer
You need to serve a time of essence letter, and then you can bring a suit for keeping the deposit.
It depends on what is actually broken and what the bylaws say. If it is a blower in your unit, it could be your responsibility. Anything... Read Answer
What do you want to happen? If you want the land, you are going to have to sue.
It is very hard to repudiate something you signed. If the bankruptcy was after the signing of the loan, you may have more rights.
While I would have to see the contract to know for sure, you will lose the deposit if you do not close. No contingencies means your job loss is... Read Answer
It was not legal not to pay you. You can sue your client and the current owner, as you have a lien on the property.