Renting & Real Estate - August 2007

I heard that in MA landlord is responsible for the water bill, is that correct? Thanks!

2007-08-31 23:55:17 · 6 answers · asked by sailalpha 1

My roommate and I put in a total of $1050 for our security deposit. We were only give back $400. They charged $300 for painting, but we never made any damages to the wall. If we did, I doubt it's worth $300. They also charged a portion for the mailbox, which I have no clue why, as well as for maid service. We actually hired professional cleaners to clean the apt. so there shouldn't even be a charge for maid service. Do the landlords have a right to give us all these ridiculous charges? How should be take action? Are there any Texas guidelines or laws that can help us in this situation? I know normally landlords are required to repaint the apartment anyway, before new tenants move in.

2007-08-31 22:44:40 · 6 answers · asked by tee 1

Me my husband and our two kid's moved to this home 12 months ago. My oldest child had to change schools to move here..10 months later we where told that our landlord was going to put this place on the market. I have shown the house off for him a number of time's..now it is in escrow. Anyway to get to the point i have decided not to pay my rent and save what i can to move because otherwise i will not be able to affored to move again. I have no lease with him just a month to month basis. I want to know what are my rights here..i didnt change my life and my kids life to move just to have our place sold underneath us 12 months later...it's so wrong! I feel i should have the right to save my money and move as soon as possible...am i wrong, can he throw us out???

2007-08-31 20:29:04 · 13 answers · asked by Trisha m 1

If a house is under contract to be sold, can a Sheriff sale still occur?

2007-08-31 18:56:43 · 2 answers · asked by kcdude 5

I am looking for places to live (rent), and keep seeing ads for houses that apparently are being sold because their previous owner couldn't maintain payment on the mortgage. The ads say that you can take over loan payments, w/ no credit check on top of that. I'm skeptical, of course, and would like to know more about these situations.
Can someone explain this scenario for me? Thanks.

2007-08-31 18:46:13 · 6 answers · asked by TG 1

A rogue tenant could just throw away a notice in regular mail and deny having been notified. How to avoid that? Sending a letter through a law firm? Is so, are there more affordable ways? I guess this question could be generalised to all legal notifications and it depends on the jurisdiction. I'm hoping there're some general and affordable means to do notifications like that in the subject.

2007-08-31 18:45:58 · 4 answers · asked by voiceinthewild 2

I've been wanting to invest in real estste for a while but i really
was'nt taught about credit when i was younger. my dad had really good credit he had itleast anywhere from 600- 720
score. but nobody said anything to me, so it got bad i've got itleast 2 repo's and some other things too. So how do i go about geting into Real Estate if i dont have any money no credit and a low income job ??? where do i start and how do i go about it ???? plz someone help me !!!!! lol

2007-08-31 18:43:51 · 7 answers · asked by SA_MAN 1

Ive seen this thing on TV where u can buy forclosed government tax houses for as low as 300 dollars and sell them for profit. is that really true ????

2007-08-31 18:27:23 · 5 answers · asked by SA_MAN 1

I want a site that doesn't offer the 7day FREE TRIAL. I don't want to have to subscribe and be charged for PUBLIC RECORD information.

2007-08-31 18:09:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-31 17:21:51 · 3 answers · asked by ahmedmutar 1

can a spouse be removed from property deed and loan in the case of a separation?

2007-08-31 17:10:41 · 7 answers · asked by Trisha G 1

I rent an apt in arizona, they have fogged, baited, and sprayed a total of five times

2007-08-31 16:59:19 · 9 answers · asked by Baby jv 1

I've read several derogatory comments about my national builder. These comments even come from previous employees of the company. I'd like to keep my loan though (this loan company works closely with my developer) as the rate is excellent and my credits not that great. I think I've found a better built home that is a little larger. After I put in upgrades, my house cost a lot more (and I didn't go overboard). I'm nervous - I've signed all my paperwork except for closing documents - my house is in the process of being built. I'm not crazy about dealing with this company either.

2007-08-31 16:52:42 · 9 answers · asked by ButterflyeOne 2

I thought you could only do it once.
Does the VA loan mean you can skip private morgage insurance?

2007-08-31 16:49:49 · 8 answers · asked by Sufi 7

If there are adult communities, what type of housing and prices are there?

2007-08-31 15:38:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-31 14:11:26 · 6 answers · asked by Mary R 1

When will real estate prices DROP in Los angeles (glendale/ La creascenta


I want to buy a house or a townhouse

Thank you

2007-08-31 14:04:42 · 1 answers · asked by ando 1

I was told i could ask for more than similar houses in my neighborhood to try and negotiate the price down to where i want it is this true?

2007-08-31 13:49:25 · 5 answers · asked by CYNTHIA M 1

2007-08-31 13:04:16 · 10 answers · asked by c_cervantes1 1

Is it a 24 hour notice or so, or can they just knock and expect to be let in. This question is specific to Minnesota tenant law.

2007-08-31 12:19:46 · 6 answers · asked by Lothar of the Hill People 4

I just caught the tail end of a CBS Evening News report about George W. Bush's 'plan' to help relieve the mortgage crisis in this country.
If I understood correctly, government-backed refinancing packages would be available, but ONLY to those who own $400,000+ homes - those people with subprime loans and adjustable-rate mortgages wouldn't qualify for assistance.
Bush said something to the effect that we can't bail people out who buy homes they can't afford. Then WHY would we bail out people who buy half-million-dollar homes? It sounds to me like this is just another Bush 'plan' to provide welfare for the wealthy and nothing for those who really need the financial assistance. -RKO- 08/31/07

2007-08-31 12:17:30 · 10 answers · asked by -RKO- 7

When figuring out my debt to income ratio and how much payment I could afford, my lender said that they would have to divide my income by 2 then substract my monthly expenses to calculate mortgage payment. Is this true? I don't remember this when I got a mortgage 2 years ago.

2007-08-31 12:07:31 · 5 answers · asked by Steve W 2

I am now waiting on more paperwork to fill out but I would like to know if this application means I've signed my life to this apartment and there's no turning back. Currently, I am waiting on more forms to fill but what if I change my mind.

2007-08-31 11:56:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-31 11:53:14 · 9 answers · asked by Mark S 2

Yesterday a guy showed up to look at my "For Sale By Owner" and instantly told me he was very interested and wanted to buy it. He put a real estate contract in front of me with a full priced offer, and told me it was a standard deal. I breezed through the contract and signed it -- happy I had sold the house. Then he started asking me for all sorts of docs a conventional REI deal wouldn't need, and I read the fine print... It turns out the contract he used was NOT a standard contract at all, but was instead a SUBJECT TO real estate deal. I don't want to sell the property Subject To, and I feel like this buyer was deceitful by not disclosing this stuff up front. How can I get out of the contract? I am in colorado.

2007-08-31 11:48:20 · 14 answers · asked by hakrjak 2

I've lived here all my life and my husband and I make decent money, yet with daycare and healthcosts rent (it so expensive)we need to move somewhere else till we can afford to buy a home here.. What city is similar to san diego, affordable and family oriented?

2007-08-31 11:47:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put down a holding fee which is non-refundable, but due to a clerical error on their part I was unable to move in on my desired date and have had to make all kinds of arrangements and incur extra costs for changing, cancelling, and making new reservations on a truck and equipment. Now, I'm actually having second thoughts on the place. To make matters worse, I actually did sign a lease, but it had to be changed and redrawn due to their clerical error, so I'd have to re-sign with the correct info. In addition, they still have my deposit check! Can I rightfully walk away from this deal and recoup my deposit check from them?

2007-08-31 11:39:52 · 6 answers · asked by Black_19 2

I think its great that the homeowners will be saved from foreclosure...Its a great day in America. Every one should have the right to own their own homes!

2007-08-31 11:38:15 · 6 answers · asked by -* 4

My mom has been living under section 8 housing for over 15 years in Brooklyn New York, she is getting older and is ready to move closer to me and the rest of the family in Queens. Is there an online directory where we can find section 8 housing? I have tried google and it hasnt helped, an answer would truly be appriciated.

2007-08-31 11:36:34 · 3 answers · asked by baby.brown_eyes 2

Some addresses of houses in the US can be 20003 for example. Does this mean there are more than 10000 houses on each side of the street? Please give an explanation to a non US person.

2007-08-31 11:24:35 · 3 answers · asked by Stamatios D 5