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Eli M. Legal/Official definitions of basement
28 April 2020 | 0 replies

Dear BP family,
Is there a way I can find out what's considered finished, semi-finished and unfinished basement for appraisal?
What exactly do I need to do, so that appraiser will consider my basement finished or se...

Jay Herman Legal definition of "Owner Occupied"
29 March 2016 | 25 replies

Hello! So, I have a rather specific question for you guys that I couldn't find by searching this forum/Googling.I'm in the market to buy a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom house in a college area. The 4 bedrooms are already rente...

John Kubilis Legal Bedroom Definition - Worcester, MA
24 June 2024 | 20 replies

Hello Folks, I was wondering if anyone knows where to find the definition of a legal bedroom in Worcester, MA?I've been searching with no real luck.I have a half duplex townhouse style unit. Its 2 bed / 1.5 bath on th...

Susan Elliott Primary Residence - What is the legal definition?
14 April 2019 | 6 replies

I'm learning about mortgage options for my first investment property. This is also my first home purchase, so the FHA loans and other owner-occupancy options are on the table. I currently live rent-free as a caretaker...

Phillip S. Legal definition of "bedroom" in Maryland/Baltimore
1 August 2022 | 9 replies

Apologies if this question has already been answered elsewhere in the forum (probably has just can't find it).  Does anyone know what qualifies a room as a "bedroom" in Maryland and more specifically Baltimore City?  ...

Eric Long Legal Definition of a Bedroom in Indiana
23 January 2019 | 2 replies

I am looking at a duplex with a 1/1 on the main floor and 3/1 on the top floor. When I was on the top floor I notice one room only had a space heater for heat, which I thought did not qualify as a heat source. Another...

Brendan L. Lead law in MA, legal definition of "lives"
6 July 2019 | 4 replies

What's the liability landscape look like when, for example, grandparents have their grandchildren under 6 visit and sleep over in a non-deleaded apartment? Or what about cases where a tenant doesn't tell the landlord ...

Aaron Bair What is the legal definition of 'in writing'
7 October 2020 | 3 replies

Hi everyone.  My HOA notified me via email of a paint color violation that is going to put me in financial jeopardy to correct.  I attempted to go through the proper approval process but the painters showed up days ea...

Account Closed Legalities of renting to self / Rent expense definition
19 May 2017 | 5 replies

So I recently heard an attorney go at it with a tax liability guru on this an figured I get some additional insights from some 'experts' on here. Here is the gist of the issue....An investor decides to 'rent' a proper...

Lorin K. renting a room vs splitting rent on entire house for two people.
6 June 2018 | 1 reply

What is the legal definition of renting a room out vs renting space in a house? IF the rent is split evenly does that mean the sub renter can put all of his things in the house next to things with the other renter? Do...