Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
If my home is being foreclosed on can the mortgage company change the locks?
My house is about to be foreclosed on. Does the mortgage company have the right to put locks on my door? Also I contacted a company referred to me by United Way that says they will be able to stop the foreclosure once I receive the foreclosure papers. Is this true?
04/30/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Georgia | #3458What rights does my husband have regarding the home in his name that his ex-wie defaulted on paying?
My husband's credit has been destroyed by his ex-wife. In their divorce papers, their home was awarded to HER, however, she has never removed his name from the mortgage. Since the divorce, she has defaulted on the mortgage, and this has adversely effected my husband's credit. My husband and I filed together for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, mentioning this mortgage company and real pr...
04/27/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: North Carolina | #3348Where can I find information of the right of redemption law in Louisiana?
I am attempting to find out what the right of redemption law is in Louisiana with regard to foreclosure, property that is considered blighted or abandoned, and property seized due to taxes.
01/31/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Louisiana | #1121What happens if a property I have a lien on is being foreclosed on?
I am a broker representative who is owed an outstanding $18.5K commission on a real estate loan transaction. I took a promissory note and a lien on some condominiums as protective measurements for payment. Now the liened properties have been foreclosed on. Is there any method left for recovery?
03/26/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Louisiana | #1035How do I respond to a summons and a first amended complaint for foreclosure?
How do I respond to a summons and a first amended complaint for foreclosure?
02/08/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: New Mexico | #517How do I foreclose on a person who refuses to make payment?
How do I foreclose on a person who refuses to make payment? Where to I get the forms that I need to start proceeding.
01/09/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: Indiana | #274Can A Foreigner Be Restricted from Owning Land in the United States?
I am a German farmer, 37 years old, I live in Germany and farm there. I want to buy some farmland in South Dakota and in about 10 years I want to move over there and spend the rest of my life in South Dakota. Now I read on your homepage that foreigners can not buy more than 160 acres of land and that there are some more restrictions. Is there any way to buy more? I want to buy ...
04/17/2010 | Category: Real Property » Foreign Tran... | State: South Dakota | #21816If I am not a US citizen can I still buy real estate in the US? - Foreign Transactions
I live in Canada and was interested in exchanging ownership of property that I own outside of the United States for property in Tennessee. I was told only a resident of Tennessee can hold title to property in Tennessee. Is this true?
04/27/2007 | Category: Real Property » Foreign Tran... | State: ALL | #3364Is It Fraud or Negligence for a Seller to Check Unknown on Disclosure Form for Wetlands Property?
Seller checked 'Unknown' to question: 'Is the property located in a Wetlands or FEMA Flood Zone?' After (30) days of moving in the house, I had U.S. Army Corps of Engr. at my property to tell me there was 'consistent soil and plants with Wetland Life...pull the deed on the property.' I pulled the deed alright and it 'clearly' stated 'existing wetlands, proposed drainage eas...
11/01/2010 | Category: Real Property » Fraud | State: Pennsylvania | #23532How do I remove fraudulent mortgage filed against my property in Ohio?
I have a $150,000 fraudulent mortgage lien on my property. The scam artist recorded the deed against my property, payable to his now defunct company that doesn't even exist. He is wanted by the law and cannot be found. What papers do I need to file to get these liens removed from my property? The property in located in Garfield Heights, Ohio. I reside in California
12/18/2009 | Category: Real Property » Fraud | State: Ohio | #20109