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If the fence is on their property, and there are no deed restrictions or homeowners association rules, then yes.
There is a special body of law dealing with tenants owned by bankrupt landlords. In short, if you have no lease, you are like any other month... Read Answer
If the fence is on their property, they can demolish it and replace it. Your mom does not have to pay anything.
You may have been scammed, and been paying someone who was not the owner. Is the owner's name on the notice the same as the landlord on your... Read Answer
There is no requirement that there be a particular amount of interest. As simple savings would have given less than $100 in interest in this... Read Answer
Look at your contract for your rights. If the usual form was used, this is an "as is" sale, and you should have had the property inspected... Read Answer
He is responsible. You can cut any part over the property line yourself. If there is damage you can claim on your insurance, and they... Read Answer
He needs to make a written claim to management, and end it with a threat to sue. The owner's insurance should cover this, but there needs to be... Read Answer
Yes, but to be safe, write him first and give him a few days to take care of it.
To keep the home you are going to have to pay the mortgage. HAMP requires that it be a primary residence. So, the mortgage must be in... Read Answer
No. Her lawyer screwed up. The contract should have covered these issues, and the mechanicals should have been inspected if these were... Read Answer
You are right. You need to bring a coverage lawsuit against the insurance company. If the matter is large enough, there are firms that do... Read Answer
I do not understand the question. Report it to your insurance and your insurance will track down the other insurance.
No problem. This happens all the time. Hire a new attorney and fire the old one. You might have to pay the old attorney something,... Read Answer
If you are current in payment, then there is nothing you can do. I am not sure what you want to do. If possible, try to refinance. ... Read Answer
The landlord does not have to adjust the lease to wait for you to get a check.
If this is a county clerk UCC filing, there is a fee and time required. You cannot sign for the bank to terminate its alleged lien. Call... Read Answer
Most people who sell want the highest price. While in apartment rentals management can sometimes discriminate to maintain a certain character... Read Answer
A deed can be signed wherever you are, and then recorded. This is not an issue.
It is possible. Go to the county clerk and see what is recorded.
If the zoning allows it, you can't. If a variance is being sought, you will be notified and can appear at the hearing. In truth, this is... Read Answer
This will depend on your co-op. Check with the managing agent and see if your son needs credit approval, etc. to do this. There are other... Read Answer
Not only is it legal, it is a good idea, and done all the time.
Hi Neil,
Generally speaking, a closing may be adjourned for a reasonable time, which is interpretted in most instances as 30 days. I would... Read Answer
Very simply, there are two options. First, file a criminal trespassing complaint at the police precinct- I am sure you have photos of her and her... Read Answer