Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
How do I file a lien against a homeowner for dues owed to the HOA?
How can I obtain a form to file a lien against a homeowner for dues he owes the homeowners association?
04/29/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: ALL | #16418How do I place a lien on a property for dues to the HOA?
I'm the treasurer of our property owners association and need to place liens on property owners who have not paid their dues, as per our restrictive covenants filed in our articles of incorporation. What form do I use?
04/29/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: ALL | #16367Can I put a lien on a contractor's building/equipment?
We contracted to remodel our condo located in Florida. This was executed in November of 2007. As of January of 2008 the contractor acknowledged that he was unable to do this work due to financial and other business restraints. As of April of 2008 we have not received our deposit of $8,338.00. Can we, as individuals, place a lien on his building/equipment? If so, how? We have ...
04/28/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Florida | #16263A contractor wants to put a lien on my home but has not satisfied our agreement
A painter wants to put a lien on my house, but we don't have a contract. He started the work after sending a proposal and I paid him 50% of proposal amount but he didn't finish the work and his painting has many problems. I'm not satisfied but he asked for remaining money and additional money. Can he put a lien on my house and what can I do?
04/27/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: ALL | #16169Is Foreclosure the Way that Liens are Enforced?
I am a home owner having my house renovated. One of the subcontractors served me with a 90-day subcontractors notice stating that the general contractor had not paid him. I didn't know he was a subcontractor, and the general's defense is that no work was rendered. The general and the sub have a separate contract. Is there anyway for the general and the sub to litigate their dis...
04/27/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: ALL | #16153Can not Refinance Home because of Wife's Credit Score
I am trying to refinance my home. But every time I am turned down because of my wife's credit score. She got foreclosed on many years ago but she still shows up on the mortgage. The new owner refuses to take her off and is often late with the payment, killing her credit. The bank says they can't do anything. How do I put a lien on the property? What is the process and what is t...
04/13/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: California | #15972Can I put a Friendly Lien on my commercial property in Texas to protect from lawsuits?
I am concerned about frivolous law suits since I own commercial property with lots of equity. I was told I could file a friendly lien so when they check for assets, the will find I have none since I have liens on the property. What are the steps to follow so the lein is legal?
03/17/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Texas | #15656How to get a Lien for Work owed on a House that is in Foreclosure
My husband and I acted as the contractor on a house for repairs and improvements before the house went on the market. The home owner agreed fully with the work to be performed and now, months later, has not disagreement with the work or the costs. We paid for all expenses and subcontractors, which we have done. The agreement was for $10,000 to pay for our labor and services and...
03/12/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Texas | #15579How to ensure repayment of house payments for a friend who is selling her home
I have made 3 mortgage payments for a friend who is selling her house. What form should I complete, such as a lien, to ensure payment at the closing of the sale of the house?
03/11/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: ALL | #15548Can I withhold my condo assessment money in escrow until financial documents are released?
I have a condominium assessment of $33,000.00 that is due by the end of March 2009, but I want to withhold it until the board releases the financial documents showing the actual cost to date. Should I deposit it in an escrow account or what?
03/07/2009 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: California | #15479