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If my father is being moved to a nursing home and he owes $36K on his house but can't afford to pay it, can our family be held liable?

If your father is the only one on the loan secured by his home, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can the county sell my 1 acre of land for back taxes without notifying me via certified mail of intent to sell?

Due Process considerations mandate that if your land's back taxes have not been paid …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Who has authority to grant a modification of an existing easement when the property is in foreclosure?

Under the laws of all states, the owner of record of real property has …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If our home is only 4 years old and already has structural damage, can we take legal action against the builder?

In most states in this country, the contractor of new construction has liability for …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

How do I find out whether a property has been foreclosed or abandoned?

Officially, you would contact your county records department (e.g. county clerk's office); since actual …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago