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Is this Adverse Possession?

The prior owner of the house I bought agreed the property line with my neighbor's mom back on the day (verbal agreement). My neighbor thought that pie

Real EstateMassachusetts3 attorney answers

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How did I loose the rights to my home equity

Real EstateMichigan1 attorney answer

my ex is forging marrige documents and trying to sell our house

My ex is forging marriage documents as well as trying to sell our homes on the market without consent or acknowledgement from the home owners,

Real EstateTexas1 attorney answer

How to stop tax foreclosure in Texas in adverse possession-claim?

I am acquiring a property throughout this possession. I have been there for 1 year. It is time for the taxes to be paid I would only owe 1 year of tax

Real EstateTexas1 attorney answer

Lawyer contacted me trying to buy my relatives property for the price of the tax lien in a very desirable area?

My relative owns 7 acres of land in the town of Shrewsbury which they inherited.. owes 40k in back taxes.. I had a lawyer call me trying to pay the li

Real EstateMassachusetts2 attorney answers

After foreclosure, what purchase rights does investor ‘ve to submit offer & can previous owner assign redemption or other rights

re: 8-multifamily unit property (8MUP),Notice of trustee sale was 11/23/2023;,my investor (Inv) submitted offer(ofr) on 01/03/24&Trustee(Trst) rejecte

Real EstateCalifornia3 attorney answers

Can new Investor purchase 8 unit multifamily foreclosure using CA. SB 1079 or other applicable laws?

Notice of trustee sale was 11/23/2023. I’m a broker & re: 8-multifamily unit property, my investor submitted offer on 01/03/24 to Trustee was rejected

Real EstateCalifornia2 attorney answers

Can I be denied my vehicle after repo by used car bhph lot?

My vehicle was repossessed because of extenuating circumstances, I fell behind on payments. It was purchased from a used car buy here pay here lot. I.

Real EstateTexas1 attorney answer

What do I need to do to get my sister's name off of the deed?

If my mother left the property to my sister An myself title in both of our names but my sister didn't want anything to do with The property so I paid.

Real EstateTexas2 attorney answers

Can I remove no trespassing signs from my property that someone else placed there?

Tonight my nephew went to hunt on my property and noticed someone had gone through and placed no trespassing signs on my property and painted the tree

Real EstateNew York1 attorney answer

Do I have to start probate on my mom's house if my brother is second owner on the deed?

I have a couple of people telling me to start probate for my mom's house after she passed last year and didn't leave a will. I live in her house and w

Real EstateCalifornia4 attorney answers

Can I put a fence down the party driveway?

The guy next door has his car in the garage and sometimes leaves the car on the easement in the back of the driveway. The driver is abusive and harass

Real EstateNew York1 attorney answer

Is there an expiration period/deadline for car/motorcycles lien holders?

Filed BK 2014 in CA. Motorcycle lienholder was unsecured creditor. Creditor never repossessed vehicle nor pursued any subsequent claim. No judgment re

Real EstateCalifornia2 attorney answers

I I have lived here nearly 30 years on the property I bought and now someone has bought the property next to me and it looks li?

I have lived in the property I bought nearly 30 years and someone has bought a lot next to me and it looks like the garage is going to be right on the

Real EstateNew York1 attorney answer

What documents should I file with the County Clerk in Texas for Adverse Possession?

I have taken over an abandoned property in Kaufman County, TX as of the end of August 2023, that is NOT in foreclosure yet. What documents should I fi

Real EstateTexas2 attorney answers

What is my recourse for someone leasing out my property?

I bought a part of the neighboring parcel last year. The previous owner is a real piece of work has no idea where his boundaries are or what he reall

Real EstateNew York2 attorney answers

How do I file "adverse possession" for an alley? It is no longer in use & hasn't for over 20 years

Many years ago in Livermore, KY-there was an alley that went from the ball field area to the Richland Road. For over 20 years the city has a "No Outl

Real EstateKentucky1 attorney answer

How do I get my mothers property into my name?

My mom passed away in 2006, I’ve been paying all taxes and bills since. I had a probate lawyer but she never finished it. She mentioned adverse posses

Real EstateCalifornia2 attorney answers

ADVERSE POSSESSION/SQUATTERS RIGHTS QUESTION.

My father passed away in December 2020. We've had an active probate case going since 2021. A lot of complications and delays. We were recently told we

Real EstateCalifornia2 attorney answers

What is needed to clear this title issue?

I have a parcel of vacant land under contract to purchase in Schuyler County, NY. I did a title search and noticed an issue in the chain of title tha

Real EstateNew York3 attorney answers

Can a dealership cancel a transaction if they don't obtain a paper title within a certain time period?

I sold my car to a dealership in California (San Diego County). They payed off the lien holder, my account was closed, and the title has been released

Real EstateCalifornia1 attorney answer

What happens if I shoot someone with a airsoft gun not a bb or air gun?

A neighbor though a metal rod at me so I went to my house a got a AIRSOFT gun a shoot her there were no serious injuries.

Real EstateCalifornia5 attorney answers

Are there any flat rate or reasonable Residential Property Encroachment Attorneys in Silver Spring?

My prior neighbor replaced several items since 1986 when he move in and I have been here since 76. At one point I had a hedge all the way around my pr

Real EstateMaryland1 attorney answer

Do I need a lawyer to settle a complicated boundary line dispute?

The property next door to me was purchased by an individual under an LLC 5 years ago. He has been doing major renovations since then (preparing it as.

Real EstateNew York3 attorney answers
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