A homeowner finds out five years after buying a home that certain parts of the home do not meet code. There are zoning and building codes just about everywhere in the country. Zoning codes regulate what can be built and where, as well as regulating how things should be built.
A woman with a low credit score has a boyfriend with a much better financial past. Those in serious relationships shouldn't shy away from having conversations about money. Addressing money issues upfront will lead to a healthy financial future.
When it comes to stocks, inheritance and other assets that have appreciated over time, you inherit these assets at the value they had at the time of inheritance or acquisition. Unless one of these accounts was of a type that had designated you as a beneficiary and are taxable to you directly, you should not have to pay any tax on the amounts you received.
Transferring a title from deceased owners to heirs depends on the state the property is located in. In some states, inherited property can be transferred by a court, and in others a title company may be used. It may be necessary to open probate to get the title changed on the inherited property.
A homeowner has learned that her husband refinanced their home by forging her name on a quit claim deed. It is the responsibility of the mortgage broker to get the approval of each person on the title to the house. If the mortgage broker forged her signature, she should report the fraud. If her husband did it, she might want to take further action to protect herself and her assets.
A home buyer has been working with a contractor to build a new home. After the plans are set, the contractor decides to pull out of the area. The buyer is stuck finding a new contractor at considerable cost. Sam and Ilyce explain their legal recourse and what would be the best strategy to get their house built.
A home buyer was due to close on a house and the lender foreclosed on the seller. Can a deal be saved on a foreclosed home? The buyer should be sure to understand what is going on with the seller and the foreclosure before attempting to move forward.
Real estate contracts spell out the terms for when either the buyer or seller does not meet his obligations. If there's a breach of contract, both parties should review the contract to understand the remedy for the mistake. When a dispute arises relating to a real estate contract, either party has the right to go to court and sue the defaulting party.
