Flood-control project causes headaches for homeowners
Q: The park district along with my county completed some major flood control in the neighborhood to the tune of $11 million. I am directly affected because my property borders...
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Crossing out names of executors could invalidate will
Q: I have a will along with a power of attorney for health and assets. I listed in my will an executor and three other people as backup executors, just...
Put onus on title attorney to stop payment on missing check
Q: I recently sold my house on the East Coast, and I now live out West. According to my real estate agent, the settlement went well, and the title attorney...
Send warning to neighbor about water flowing on property
Q: My neighbor in back has a 2-inch PVC pipe that comes out of the ground several feet on my side of the property line, and water is occasionally pumped...
Get an attorney to help remove liens from property
Q: I lost my husband last year and I am trying to sell one of the rental houses we had in California. My real estate agent found out about three...
Expiring hard-money loan leaves borrower in bind
Q: I obtained a nine-month, hard-money loan. I thought I could sell my property, but that did not happen. The term is about to expire. What are my options? Can...
Can homeowner recover attorney fees in successful lawsuit?
Q: I am considering filing a lawsuit against the person who sold me my house. There are many problems, and the estimate to repair it is over $60,000. My concern,...
How to deal with neighbors encroaching on your property
Q: I live an old New England farmhouse and the property line between my house and my neighbor is an old stone wall. Recently, the neighbor told me he was...
Agent’s home purchase raises ethics question
Q: I recently attempted to buy a home that had been sitting on the market for over a year. After several significant price decreases, I submitted a quick-closing, contingency-free cash...
What landlords should know about service animals
Q: I own a small apartment building that has always been advertised as: "No pets allowed." Recently, a man applied for a rental and told me he needs a small...