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Horacio Gutierrez Property manager to sfh
18 May 2019 | 6 replies
Can I be able to help him manage his properties such as renting out the unit, collecting rent and going to court if there is an eviction?
Horacio Gutierrez Renting unit under revocable trust
22 May 2019 | 1 reply
Can I be able to help himmanage his properties such as renting out the unit, collecting rent and going to court if there is an eviction?
Valerie RIchardson Special Warranty Deed
24 May 2019 | 9 replies
That investor sold it to your friend on some Subject To type of deal.Searching the previous owner’s name in the Official Records search on the county Clerk of Court site will show precious mortgages that still exist.If you want some help, post the relevant info here.....property address and your friend’s name, or send it to me in a direct message.  
Mark Buchheim Judgment debtor forged transfer of title to a dead person
19 May 2019 | 7 replies
It might be a forgery, or be a Notary known to the courts there to be a problem. 
Ankan Basak First bad experience as landlor
19 May 2019 | 8 replies
That could have turned out to be a long drawn court fight, which made me delay my actions and rethink my options.
Mark Buchheim Debtor filed a lien / loan on his property to himself (fraud?)
19 May 2019 | 6 replies
Boy Mark you have some good complicated deals going  todayMe thinks that deed was done after you won the judgement and you will need to go to court to have the judge expunge it.  
Joe Frank Real Estate attorney recommendation
18 June 2019 | 2 replies
And smaller boutique firms often know the judges and court personnel more so than a large firm which can help expedite getting your case heard and having a favorable outcome.Good luck,Aaron
Roman Rytov ListSource vs. FMLS - does the former brings extra value?
23 May 2019 | 5 replies
ListSource seems to use the court data so definitely it's bigger and wider.Now, depending on the criteria that one wants to use FMLS may be an option if the person already has access to it.
Leeana Cordero Buying distressed property but seller owes bank!!!!!
22 May 2019 | 13 replies
Even if its under contract there is a risk the seller refuses to sell and then you would have to go to court and hope your contract stands up.
Vladimir K. Lease renewal in Mass
29 May 2019 | 4 replies
Landlords will owe tenants three times the deposit amount, plus 5% interest, plus attorney’s fees, plus other court costs, unless they do all of the following: Put the security deposit into a bank account The bank must be in MassachusettsThe account must earn interestThe account must be under the tenant’s name and social security number only, with landlord as signatory (specifically, a landlord-tenant account)Note: credit unions are not banks (we are looking for the case, but it was Western Housing Court circa 2001)Within 30 days of signing the rental agreement, give a receipt that lists The name and location of the bankThe amount of the depositThe account numberEach year, Pay interest Either 5% or the actual amount of interest received (if less than 5%)Either cash or check or deducted from the rentGive an annual statement that lists basically all the same information again The name and location of the bankThe amount of the depositThe account numberPlus the interest earnedWithin 30 days of the end of tenancy, Pay all interestProvide an itemized list of damages This list must be signed by the landlordThe form must say “Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury”Receipts, invoices, or photographic evidence are required for each deductionNo deduction can be made for damaged items identified at move-inReturn the original deposit plus remaining unpaid interest less damagesAny single failure of any bullet point or part of a bullet point above will entitle the tenant to receive three times the amount of the deposit.