Renting & Real Estate - October 2007

Mr. DING approves Mr. XX to move in on a "verbal agreement" as a roommate.
XX is not listed on the lease thus only binding Mr. DING and the landlord. Landlord was made aware of Mr. XX before he moved in.
Mr. XX true colors start to show clearer among them cleanliness/periodically late with the rent/utilities e.t.c he has stopped paying for everything. Mr. XX own a bed & 21 inch TV everything else belong to Mr. DING.
Mr. DING has informed the landlord of the unwanted roommate a notice was sent to MR. XX via email by Mr. DING 0n September 11TH asking him to move out by Sept 30TH. Come October 1st, 2nd then 3rd Mr. XX defied the notice, when confronted he verbally promised to be out October 15TH. Mr. DING has a four & a half yrs old daughter she visits two overnights a week and could use the room.
QUESTION: In the State of Massachusetts can Mr. DING change locks come October 15TH and if NO, what are Mr. DING’S options?

2007-10-11 18:27:18 · 7 answers · asked by sprinkler747 2

If I am behind on my dues? I am in California.

2007-10-11 17:29:41 · 5 answers · asked by hechicera_de_la_alma 3

2007-10-11 16:50:57 · 1 answers · asked by bigplayer 1

Currently both myself and my daughter is on the deed to our home in New Jersey. I have a Home Equity Line of Credit in my name but would like to remove my name from the deed. Can I file a Quit Claim Deed, but continue to pay the line of credit?

2007-10-11 16:25:04 · 8 answers · asked by stephnj 1

I am asking from the seller's view point, hoping the commission would be reduced.

2007-10-11 16:22:52 · 10 answers · asked by Curious 1

In CA, is a person who is renting out a home to someone else supposed to provide them with a refrigerator when they rent out the home? I'm most interested in this but I wanna know about the stove, washer, dryer, other big appliances too.. thanks!

2007-10-11 15:32:29 · 8 answers · asked by MiM 4

i would like to buy some tax liens not as an investment on the actual lien, rather to take ownership of the home do some renovations and sell it, or keep it as a rental unit? does anybody know what the procedure is? please be as specific as possible.
as well how long does it take until all the legal work is done?

2007-10-11 15:26:02 · 3 answers · asked by lizard 1

2007-10-11 14:30:09 · 8 answers · asked by Madmen22 1

I have 2 rental properties both of which are in danger of being forclosed. I have trid to sale and to rent to them to no avail. I have heard of deed in Lieu of foreclosure. How does this work? I do own one other property which has some equity. Will bank take deed in lieu of foreclosure and forgive any remainging debt or will they go after me for any shortage?

2007-10-11 13:07:22 · 4 answers · asked by momoneyabc123 1

I currently make $65k/year, am single with no kids. I have no debts and my current monthly payments consist of $600 in car costs (payment, insurance, gas), plus food, clothing, etc. which are all adjustable. Can I afford a $250k townhouse/condo?

2007-10-11 11:27:19 · 7 answers · asked by B316 1

In the long run; is it better to rent an apartment or to rent / 'rent to own' a house?
Especially when you're a first time renter...

2007-10-11 11:08:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently moved to Atlanta from New Jersey. I am looking to move into a room in the Midtown area of Atlanta. I have been in here for a week, and have seen several places that I'd like to move into. I have been staying at a friend's house until I find a suitable place. She has given me a month to find a place. I have received offers to move in, but only in areas that are either ghetto, or too far from potential work and school.

The issue is this: The ideal places are in so much demand, that the landlord or people in charge of renting the room have PLENTY of choices in selecting a roommate, therefore I have not gotten a call back from these particular places. I am confident about my appearance and demeanor, and I have handled years of rooming with friends in New Jersey without a problem. My question is: Should I call the places I like, and somehow convince them to choose me? Any other tips? Should I wear a suit when visiting the room? Dress to impress? Thanks.

2007-10-11 10:48:47 · 1 answers · asked by itsshortforleo 2

So we JUST put our house on the market (yesterday afternoon). And today we got our 1st viewer. I am a VERY clean person. Pantry items are faced forward so labels are visible, shoes are nicely paired, beds made religiously. Everything is in PLACE. And I have been told several times that I really know how to decorate. Thing is, after the viewing today, the realtor said that the viewer REALLY REALLY liked my house, but is looking for a 3 bedroom rather than a 2 (as mine is a 2). Then she said that it looked too perfect, almost like it was staged to look that good!!! SO, what should I do? Take it as a compliment? Mess a few things up? I just didn’t know there was such thing as too clean & a house looking too perfect. So I wash, dry, & put up my dishes after every use – Is that a crime? : ) LOL!!!

2007-10-11 10:28:27 · 13 answers · asked by *Fickle Pickle* 4

because we were just informed that there will be a 600 dollar raise in our house and we cannot afford it.. so how much time do we legally have to move out without getting into trouble and do we have to keep on paying rent?

2007-10-11 09:37:39 · 31 answers · asked by *Loving my two boys* 3

2007-10-11 09:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by Victor D 1

This house is currently paid off and the friend is retired, wishing to supplement his retirement. What options do we have?

2007-10-11 09:30:41 · 10 answers · asked by Cheryl S 2

2007-10-11 09:16:28 · 10 answers · asked by rmadlion25 1

i am moving into a new house and because the kitchen is all going to be integrated, they give you a 2000 euro voucher to buy new appliances

what i was wondering is, when i buy them do i get them delivered to my current home or to the address of my new home which i wont be living in yet?
and once i sort that out do the builders of the house put the appliances in or do i have to pay someone t do it?

(im going to ring the agent tomorrow, i just wanted to know what other people think first!)

2007-10-11 09:07:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I have some bidders for my condo and I am selling it myself. Once I have a seller for the price I want. What is the next step??? DO I get a lawyer and have him write up a contract? What is after that step. Please help....

2007-10-11 08:26:43 · 8 answers · asked by David W 2

2007-10-11 08:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by slipknot 5

I am looking to re-locate w/ my girlfriend out of state. She makes 50,000 a year, and I will be making 45,000+ a year. She has a credit score in the 700-800 range, and I am in the 600 range. We want to buy a house. She doesnt know this, but i am going to propose if I get the job out of state. She will say yes..lol..I know this. The basis of question is how does a mortgage/loan application work when you are engaged? We are only looking to buy a house in the 100,000 - 150,000 range. We can certainly make that work w/ our incomes. Our credit card debt is around 2,000. However we do not have money to put anything substantial down on a down payment. (unless I tap my 401k). Can anyone offer any advice? We are 100% wanting to buy a house vs renting.

2007-10-11 08:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by podzman 1

I have a question...CAN THEY DO THIS???? I live in a house, the owners have a management company do all their work for them. Well, I started gettin all this mail saying"we can save your home, for about a month, to the OWNERS(husband and wife) I never understood why they mail would come here even the deed came when i first moved in. Anyway, the house was lost to foreclosure and up for sheriff sale the 17th of this month. When management called to collect, and I told them, they did not know anything about it being in forclosure. Management went on to tell me how they refuse to collect any money on this address. Well about 2 weeks later, i get a 7 day notice,I call and asked why and management said the owner is going to get the house back or some bull, and I still have to pay rent, I just want to know can they do this, even if they did give me a date when we go to court how long tops would I have, I have a family of 7, need help people...Please people that understand and truly have answer

2007-10-11 07:55:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We put an offer on the house 10 days ago. As we found out, the property is a foreclosure and owned by the bank.
It's been over 10 days and the bank did not give us an asnwer yet. Theoretically our offer is expired.
I've been told, that sometimes banks prefer not to give an answer for as long as they could while stretching the time expecting better offer.
Our offer was not full price. How can I expedite the process? Anyone has the experience bying a foreclosure? Why is it taking so long?

2007-10-11 07:47:39 · 8 answers · asked by tretree 2

Me and my fiance have been approved for about 290,000 of financing (we would never finance that much). We are looking for homes that are about 110-145k. We live in Wisconsin where the homes are much cheaper than out west or in the big city.
What is your best advice for a first time home buyer on real estate agencies, financing, or just general advice? Thanks for your input, it is appreciated!

2007-10-11 07:35:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have not paid rent for last two months(Sept & Oct) to bring landlord for negotiation under a clause in lease.I gave him offer for 4 month rent but he did not reply. My lease expires in May 08.What worst can happen to me . I am non-resident tenant for him. Can I send him demand letter u/ NY law.

2007-10-11 06:59:50 · 5 answers · asked by sumanrastogi 1

Hi, my friend is being sued by her former landlord for $4000 in damages to the place. She is contesting this amount, she agreed on some of the damages and paid those to him. The landlord provided her with a written accounting of the damages 30 days after moving out. but they were without reciepts and for ridiculous charges that she contested with a letter immediately after she recieved this letter. Six months later he provided reciepts that didn't even cover all of what he was charging for and a few reciepts had double entires all contradicting each other.

Does anyone know what consitutes a written accounting? can it just be a arbitrary figure written down and sent to the former tenant, or do you have to provide receipts and explanations at this time?

This is in Oregon. Thank you.

2007-10-11 06:50:30 · 3 answers · asked by stuckatdesk 2

I would be very grateful if you could provide me with contact information of mortgage brokers who could help me with my requirement. A-2 visa holder with excellent credit - over 770 is looking for home financing in Northern Virginia.

2007-10-11 06:36:59 · 3 answers · asked by NorthernVirginia 1

he was involved with a family business partnership together with his dad and my husband, which is now dissolved- he is now claiming ownership of the ground his doublewide is on. Does he have any grounds? All of the land is in my father in laws name only. The understanding with his dad was that he would leave his land to those children still in the partnership upon his death.

2007-10-11 06:28:37 · 9 answers · asked by absent farmer 6

2007-10-11 06:25:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

we bought a house and got the keys today but only to find they have left a car on the garden property which has no tax and also one of the sheds that were left is completley full of rubbish and shes left cabinets and boxes in the cupboards! any advice what to do

2007-10-11 06:24:29 · 7 answers · asked by honey112 2