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What recourse does a family have against a family member who refuses to sell a house that doesn't legally belong to them?
Under California (where I practice), it is not so clear that the house "doesn't …
If my mom passed and left me her NYC apartment, how can I put it in my name?
I am a NY lawyer. Your answer depends upon many factors. First, is the …
Can our lender force us to purchase flood insurance 3 months after closing?
Check FEMA website. Punch in your address to find out whether your property is …
Can I force my brother to pay me the value of my grandmother's house which was willed to both of us?
You can bring an action in partition. The court will force a sale. Either …
If I just bought a house and at the closing the sellers attorney forgot to include the final fuel bill, do I legally have to pay it?
No. However, the fuel company may not want to do business with you. You …
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