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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.
Bob Malecki Thoughts on renting property back to former borrower
27 May 2019 | 11 replies
He lied and perjured in court to the judge.
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.
Michael Vaughn Things to notice when buying a CFD
9 June 2020 | 18 replies
The debtor still has the ability to use the courts, including bankruptcy court, so the above benefits may be relative, not absolute.Contracts for Deed , like owner financing, is used when either (1) the borrower can not qualify for conventional financing or (2) the property doesn’t qualify for conventional financing , or (3) the sale needs to take place quicker than a conventional loan can be put in place, or (4) the parties want to keep the current mortgage note in place, or (5) the seller wants to obtain a higher yield on some of his equity capital.Historically, contracts for deed were often times used for low end properties and buyers with no ability to obtain financing.
Rehaan Khan HOW DO I AVOID PAYING UNREASONABLE HOA FEES?
25 May 2019 | 29 replies
However you could try to recoup your losses in small claims court.
Thomas Visaggio Section 8 Fair Market Value of Rent
21 May 2019 | 24 replies
you can't add late fees in eviction court and your late fee shouldn't exceed 5% of the tenant's portion.   
Mindy Jensen How Many Clauses Do You Have Your Tenant Sign in the Lease?
23 May 2019 | 23 replies
It also has black ink on white paper with one-inch margins (a requirement of our courts).