Real Party in Interest in a Foreclosure Lawsuit
When a mortgage company begins foreclosing on a property, most homeowners just assume that the bank really owns their loan and is able to prove it and take their home away. But this is not always the case.
Valuing Property Taken by Eminent Domain
Eminent domain in any state can be a useful device. Without it, we probably wouldn’t have post offices, courthouses, jails, police stations, fire stations, highways, city streets, running water, electricity, and many of the other amenities we take for granted every day. And we, as Americans, are lucky that we are paid for the land that is taken from us. In many other countries that luxury is not afforded to property owners.
Now You Lien It - Then, You Won’t
Can Declarations of Easements and Restrictive Covenants be used as a basis for a mechanic’s lein? Can an owner’s failure to reimburse the Declarant or another intervening owner who stepped in and do the work of maintenance, repair, cleanup, payment of delinquent taxes or special assessments, affording of liability insurance, etc, legally lead to a lein?
Texas Laws Can Be Crazy For Builders and Homeowners
Crazy Texas laws are about to fade into the sunset if Texas activists get their way. In the meantime, using a construction contract that is in alignment with Texas laws and statues is the best way to avoid heavy fines and penalties.
UK Sale and Lease-Back Scheme
In the current financial climate people may consider a sale and lease-back scheme. Unfortunately these schemes are not currently regulated…
Learning About Eviction
If you’re renting instead of owning, you need to realize that there are an entire set of laws, right, rules and regulations - for landlords and tenants. This includes eviction, although the laws vary from state to state.
Eminent Domain Law - Determining the Larger Parcel
One of the easiest ways to mess up an appraisal is to incorrectly identify the parcel of land to be analyzed. This often happens when to parcels of land, separated by a road or a little bit of distance, are used for one purpose. Read below to learn how to evaluate property to determine if there can be a “larger parcel.”
Quit Claim Advice
A quit claim deed is a document that provides for complete revoking of a property by a person. When the quit claim deed in signed, the person is essentially giving up all claims on the property in question and is transferring it to another person.
