Renting & Real Estate - November 2007

1. Gerorgia
2. Florida
3. Texas
4. Kansas

2007-11-05 16:09:06 · 4 answers · asked by ~:○ iMM ~:○ 4

2007-11-05 15:47:00 · 3 answers · asked by John G 1

My sister was allowed to move into an apartment based on the fact that I would be cosigning. I never spoke to her landlord and he never sent me any papers until about 1 1/2 months after she moved in....At that point my sister was already late on her rent and we had decided that she would get someone else to cosign for her. Now her landlord is taking me to small claims court for her remaining charges. He states that I filled out an application, but all I did was write down my contact information....I NEVER had a verbal or written agreement to be cosigner. AM I LIABLE?

2007-11-05 14:40:43 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly S 1

When we bought a home in New Jersey, in 1997, we had to hire a lawyer to buy our home and to sell our home. In 2002, we bought a house in Texas, without a lawyer. What is the difference in needing a lawyer in NJ and not needing one in Texas?

2007-11-05 14:03:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The note says that because I didn't pay the rent I have to leave the apartment in three days what should I do?
I always pay my rent a little bit late, 3-5 days after its due date, but I didn't think it's a big deal.
Oh God I'm so terrified please help me guys what should I do?

2007-11-05 13:45:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in CA. My tenant has given a 90 day notice, and is already moving her stuff. She claims her 18-19yr son(whose name is not on the lease) will continue to live here and serve us a 30 day notice before he moves out. Can I let them do that? The notice will end soon and I need some help urgent. What are my rights? What can I do about this? Please advice.

2007-11-05 13:11:25 · 8 answers · asked by Confused_Landlord 2

ok heres the story. ive been wanting to buy this parking spot from this guy for a couple of months. i called him last week for the third time and he finally called me back. he was asking for $3800 for the right for the space when he left a message on my cell several weeks ago and when he called last week i offered him $3500 (they go for anywhere 2-4000 and newer built places go for $15000 for just 1 spot!). he tells me on the phone that he will give me it for $3200!! i thought great but he then tells me the story.

he tells me that he is filing for bankruptcy and that he just lost his job and his engagement broke off...he tells in order for him to file for bankruptcy he cant make more than $18000. so he tells me wat he wants to do. he wants me to write a check for $200, sign a notary legalizing the space to me and he wants me to give him the 3000 in cash. i asked him what he was goin to do with the 3000 and he told me he was goin to stick it in his sock drawer! it got me thinkin

2007-11-05 12:15:56 · 5 answers · asked by wheels 2

So to those who haven't read my last question...

I put an offer on a foreclosed house. The bank wanted 355K and I offered 275K. The agent told me if I offered 315K that I'd get it for sure. He also mentioned that there were two other parties involved (who I'm guessing didn't offer much higher than I did).

If I go with 305K, do you think I'll be ok?

Details:
House is in CA, houses around area all less than 500K, definite fixer upper (at least 40K), roof leaks (rains are coming), listed as "must sell"

Thoughts?

2007-11-05 12:12:32 · 9 answers · asked by kiki 6

2007-11-05 11:41:14 · 5 answers · asked by ROBERT C 1

The house is in two people's name. One of the two is the one filling bankruptcy. The person filling bankruptcy lives in Arizona. The house in question is in New Mexico and is the mother's primary house. The court is saying that the bankruptor must come up with a specific amount of money otherwise the house will be sold. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

2007-11-05 11:38:22 · 5 answers · asked by Sandra G 2

within a year or two? 5 years? 10 years? what is your prediction?

2007-11-05 11:25:02 · 4 answers · asked by do it movin' 1

i have had a problem with my neighbors fighting and beating up other people out side my apt i have called the cops many times now the guy is threating me and all the landlord is doing is to offer me another place same apt's i want to break my lease i have all my police reports and whitnesses togher will the judge let me break the lease and how do i word it i.e quite enjoyment time and threats by other tenant ?

2007-11-05 11:18:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

...is it just like buying a meal from your restaurant?

2007-11-05 11:14:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! I am trying to rent a condo going through a realtor (and the owner is represented by his realtor). I cancelled the contract because they could not get me approved in the time stated on the contract. Now the broker of the realtor who was representing me (I gave them the 2 months & received a receipt) states that I have to give her proof that my check was cashed because she can not look into the account and spouted off (extremly angrily) some B/S about some bank privacy act. I am not going to obtain any proof that my check was cashed because it costs me $10 to receive the image. The owner agreed to cancel the contract, so that is not a problem. I tried searching everywhere on DBPR & FREC and other sites for something regarding this, but no luck. Why would this broker be requiring something like this? I used to work in real estate, and this seems a little bit fishy to me. Thanks for your help!

2007-11-05 11:00:59 · 6 answers · asked by I g 1

2007-11-05 10:58:42 · 0 answers · asked by JT 1

I am living in a rental home and found out that our house has asbestos in and around it. We were never informed by our landlords before we moved in that there was any asbestos. I have brought it up to our landlords a few different times and she acts like it is no big deal. So I know she knew about it. Is this leagal?

2007-11-05 10:38:08 · 7 answers · asked by melon 1

I know there are several companies that offer to "buy your house" and I was just wondering if anyone has used them, or if anyone has any first hand knowledge about them. Thanks :)

2007-11-05 10:20:53 · 4 answers · asked by j_mallock 1

Do you know where I can find a list of banks that were not involved in subprime lending fiascos? Thanks

2007-11-05 09:46:41 · 4 answers · asked by walkathisway 2

2007-11-05 09:44:17 · 8 answers · asked by jesusita s 1

How do you decide how much money to spend on remodeling? What should your cap be. Say you bought a home for 200k 5 years ago and the houses in your neighborhood have a more updated look and selling for 260.
Is there a formula to estimate a cap on how much you should spend on updating and remodeling.

2007-11-05 09:26:25 · 5 answers · asked by violetkites 3

I would like to sell my house and buy another one in California.

What would be a reasonable deal to ask a realtor/real estate agent to give you if they handled both transactions?

No one has offered me a deal but what would be a good one that I should approach an agent friend with as an offer, say "If you give me X I'd like to have you handle the sale of my house and the purchase of my next one at the same time"

Thanks.

2007-11-05 09:26:04 · 6 answers · asked by cypruspolice 5

My apartment that I rent from my landlord is an all utilities included package. Well he insist on my heat be set on 72 and no higher. Well last weekend i left to go to work at 3 am so I turned the heat up to 73, well when I got home he was in the building beside my apartment working so he comes over when I get out of my car to let me know he saw that my heat was turned up so he turned it back down. It made me so mad because ya know I had dirty laundry and such in the bathroom and I was embarassed...... I just don't think he has the right to do that...Any websites on laws in KY about this....PLEASE HELP!

2007-11-05 09:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by LC 1

The house we live in is a rental, and our landlord sold it to someone else. Now, the people upstairs from us recieved notice that they have to months to vacate, as the landlord is moving in.. is this legal? We're in Delaware, btw. I'm also afraid that we're next, because if the landlord moves in, it's written into our lease that if our dog barks, we have to get rid of it! Who would dictate that then, if the landlord lives above? He could lie and just make us get rid of the dog!!

2007-11-05 09:09:53 · 6 answers · asked by Zephyr is the Shiznik 4

I know this doesn't seem to make much sense but with the way prices are dropping in Michigan I could sell my small home for about 5-10 thousand less than what I owe and there are much nicer homes around the corner that are selling for $100,000 less than what they were worth 3 years ago and is roughly what my small house (and my mortgage payment) was worth back then.
Should I first talk to a realtor or a mortgage broker?

2007-11-05 08:49:46 · 6 answers · asked by parkdad73 1

I am looking for a rented house in cardiff via gumtree and have 2 instances where the landlords say that they want to be assured that I have the money to pay the rent. They say they stay out of town and can't waste time to come down to show me the property to see if I like it. If i show them a copy of a transaction of sending money to my husband, then they say they will care to show the property as that is the ONLY way they can trust of me having capability to pay. Should I believe this is not some form of cheating?

2007-11-05 08:46:10 · 2 answers · asked by sumaiya b 1

we have the option of spending 5k to buy down points on our new mortgage. It would only save us 46.50 a month, but would save over 27k in interest over 30 years.

2007-11-05 08:16:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have been waiting to close on this house for 2 weeks know. And every time we get close the underwriters keep on throwing more things at us. It keeps on pushing back the closing. I don't know what to do.

2007-11-05 08:12:58 · 10 answers · asked by ueeee28 1

I reside in our fine nation's capital where crime is a problem, but has been under control in my neighborhood for 2 years now. We just signed another 1 year lease in September. Since then both my house mate and myself have each been assaulted/battered and threatened ("We gonna end you!"). We've filed reports, followed-up, spent a ton of time and cell phone time trying to find a solution. I don't want to cut and run, but it's just not good for us to live here any longer. To further complicate the situation, our landlords reside in Kabul, Afghanistan! Is there any way to get out of a lease due to measures as extreme as this? Also, whether it helps or not, I can provide a doctor's note that it is "unsafe and unhealthy" environment for me to reside in. Thanks to all who respond.

2007-11-05 07:59:44 · 12 answers · asked by gary t 1

2007-11-05 07:58:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

4,000 from our mortgage company, the payment starting next month is going to go from 1,424.00 to 1,909.00 for 12 months, is there any way that the mortgage company would extend that out? I dont make alot of money, and that extra 500.00 is going to kill me.

2007-11-05 07:51:51 · 8 answers · asked by becca c 2