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If the tile and mortgage is in my late husband's name and I haven't been able sell the house, can I just walk away from it?

If his name only is on the mortgage, you are not responsible to pay …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 14 days ago

If your name is the only one on a deed, do you own the property?

As a general matter, only the person(s) on the deed own the home--the mortgage …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

If my name is on the deed to our summer home along with my siblings' names, can they request that I vacate the premises?

No, they cannot. Legal owners of real estate have equal rights to the use …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

Seller did not disclose broken pool lines

You can sue the seller for fraud.  Fraud is the intentional misrepresentation or nondisclosure …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

What is my recourse if branches from neighbor's tree pose a potential hazard?

State laws vary on this issue, however most courts hold the view that if the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago