Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
Can the buyer terminate the contract if the home inspection revealed major repairs needed?
Buyer has signed a contract to purchase a house with the condition that the house pass a home inspection. However, Buyer would like to terminate the contract because the home inspection revealed some serious damages and the Seller did not disclose these problems prior to the signing of the contract. The seller has stated that he will fix any problems. Can the buyer get out of ...
01/05/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Alabama | #132Who is responsible for repairs to home since complete inspection report was not sent to realtor?
A real estate only sent the buyer of property one-half of the home inspection report prior to closing. After that it was discovered that the ENTIRE inspection report was not given to the buyer. Now the buyer has to pay over $5,000 for repairs just to bring the house up to electrical code. Is there legal action that can be taken against the realtor?
01/04/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Alabama | #115What are my options to removing the Trailor I have worked out of for 15 years?
I have a mobile home I have used for fifteen years for tool storage and working out of as a carpenter. I live in a floodway in Jefferson County, Missouri, on a posted private road that is a mile and half long and is a dead end. Recently it was posted with a public nuisance sign. After inquiring what was required to remove the sign, I was told that I had to physically remove the...
01/03/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Missouri | #111Is it possible to charge new owner for repayment of mortgage payoff after the property was purchased
A family member offered to purchase the home of another family member for $400,000.00. A contract was written but not on standard real estate forms for Pennsylvania. Also, no money exchanged hands between the parties except that the new owner paid off the mortgage balance which was $160,000.00. According to Public Records the new owner paid $280,000.00 not the $400,000.00. Even...
01/03/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Pennsylvania | #86How will marital property be divided if we divorce?
My husband and I own a house that is not paid for. He also bought a body shop and we owe a debt regarding the purchase of this property. However the body shop is doing well and he is making money. How are these properties divided if a divorce is granted? Am I entitled to half of the body shop? We have been married 5 years. Am I entitled to alimony? He wants the divorce. I would...
01/03/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Mississippi | #82How do I claim or file for a claim of adverse possession in the state of Colorado?
How do I claim or file for a claim of adverse possession in the state of Colorado?
05/28/2017 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Colorado | #37981Does Virginia VA recognize "adverse possession"?
Does VA Virginia recognize "adverse possession"
05/26/2017 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Virginia | #37902What forms do I need and how to file for adverse possession in Texas?
What forms do I need and how to file for adverse possession in Texas?
04/20/2017 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Texas | #36000Can I File an Adverse Possession Claim on a House I've Lived in For Three Years?
If I file an Affidavit of Adverse Possession on a house I have been living in for the past 3 years that was foreclosed on and abandoned by the owner, what are the risks and are the possible outcomes of filing this affidavit? The things I know about the house is that it was foreclosed on and thensent to the Sheriff's / U.S. Trustee's Sale, but it did not get sold. And the the ba...
08/29/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Texas | #25418What is the Law on Squatter's Rights in Texas?
I want to file an app for squatters rights. I pay no rent. I've had the same address for more than 10 years. how should I proceed to obtaining the property thru squatters rights? I'm living on family property. I pay no rent. I've had this address for more than 10 years. I want to file for squatters rights. There is approx. 56 acres fence off. The house and barns are outside of ...
08/20/2011 | Category: Real Property » Adverse Poss... | State: Texas | #25372