A lawyer is a person who can give legal advice, draft contracts, help with lawsuits, anything related to the law. Many people don’t consult with a lawyer when they should. Take advantages of the services of a lawyer, depending on your situation. When buying property, writing a will or trying to untangle your taxes, a lawyer can be a great help.
Closing Should Include Tax Bill Discussion
What can you do if you receive property tax bills that were the responsibility of a previous owner? The title company who provided title insurance at the closing should be responsible for the costs. The title company certifies that a title is free and clear of all tax obligations at closing. All costs, including taxes, should be determined at closing.
Suing Tenant For Extensive Damage
Tenants leave a landlord with cigarette burns on the carpet and kitchen floor. Damages exceed the security deposit. What can the landlord do to recover the damages? The lease may provide that in case the tenant damaged the apartment, you have the right to restore it to the condition in which it was supposed to be returned. If you are allowed under the lease to replace the carpet and the flooring, you should be able to recover these costs when you sue your former tenants.
Increase In PMI A Result Of Bad Lender
A homeowner is having difficulty finding out why her PMI is so much more than was stated in the original good faith estimate. The homeowner should file a complaint and use a real estate attorney in the future to avoid problems with bad lenders.
Landlord’s Right To Keep Deposits
A landlord says they are entitled to keep the deposit of a potential renter who doesn't move into their rental home. He says the deposit is to hold the property, and a landlord could miss out on potential offers while expecting a renter with a deposit to move in. If a landlord intends to keep a deposit regardless of move in, it's a good idea to make sure the renter knows that up front.
Straighten Out Home Ownership For Children
A man wants to leave home for his disabled son and grandson, but there are six people on the home's title. An estate planning attorney will be able to help sort out the title and other assets the man hopes to leave for his family. An estate plan will assure the man's assets are left to his son and grandson as he planned.
Zoning Inaccuracy Causes Commercial Real Estate Problem
Who's responsible when you buy a property and you later discover that it's zoned incorrectly? How can you go about rezoning a property? What role should a real estate attorney play in a closing and how can a real estate attorney help you with zoning issues?
Buyer Unable To Get Down Payment Returned
Buyers of an apartment building are denied a mortgage and are unable to get their down payment returned. It's important to know what is in your real estate contract to protect yourself if the home sale falls through. A contract with a financing or mortgage contingency would give the buyer the right to terminate the purchase if financing couldn't be secured.