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Old and rotten tree on my property I have a very old tree on my property that is rotten in one or two places. I don't think the thing is going to fall, but who knows. I like the tree.... |
1 | 3 years 6 weeks ago by ElanMc |
3 years 6 weeks ago by The Editor |
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condo board recording requirements Our association had its annual meeting in January 2010. All Board positions expired at that meeting, and there was not a quorum present to legally ele... |
0 | 3 years 7 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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MLS listing expires, then offer accepted from third party - required to pay commish to listing broker? My house has been on MLS for a number of months and is due to expire soon. I've been contacted by a neighbor who has expressed interest in buying my ... |
5 | 3 years 8 weeks ago by waywargu |
3 years 7 weeks ago by scorpio11679 |
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Buyer's Title Insurance coverage for encroachment? Does buyer's title insurance cover any costs to remedy or defend against encroachment suits?
I bought my house last year that has a relatively new st... |
1 | 3 years 8 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo Law: Repair VS. Improvement During a workshop a few years ago the participants were told by the lawyer conducting the workshop that by Massachusetts Statute to do a REPAIR only a... |
1 | 3 years 8 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA Adverse possession? Does adverse possession in MA require continuity of ownership for either/both properties/owners?
For example, for 20 years the owners of property A u... |
1 | 3 years 8 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condominium Maintenance - Failure to maintain property has caused unit damage I own a condominium unit in a 2-unit, townhome style condominium. The roof above my unit leaked and caused interior damage to the ceiling in one of m... |
1 | 3 years 8 weeks ago by Maggie B |
3 years 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Protection of Property with Trust What is the best way to protect our home from law suits? We put a the homestead act on the property after we bought it. That only protects I think $50... |
0 | 3 years 9 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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getting escrow money back I enetered into a short sale agreement last october, did inspections on home, everything was fine. The short sale was accepted by the bank the day our... |
0 | 3 years 9 weeks ago by sapphire |
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Closing date on real estate sale in MA In Massachusetts is there any legal requirement about the closing date chosen by the seller and buyer of real estate? Can it be a very short period l... |
1 | 3 years 9 weeks ago by SallyM76 |
3 years 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Landlord will not Return Security Deposit In august, I started living in a house with no lease that was month to month. I signed no lease, nothing. The only papers I signed were the checks I g... |
4 | 4 years 24 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 10 weeks ago by scorpio11679 |
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What must a MA real estate broker or agent disclose to buyer? A year ago I bought a condo in MA and later discovered that the downstairs neighbor played loud music almost every night. Very loud. What, exactly i... |
1 | 3 years 11 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Is it legal to remove the vent? I am owner of condominiums and I have a written permission from the property manager to install vent and range hood so I did installed it.
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1 | 3 years 12 weeks ago by csps6789 |
3 years 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Buyer Wouldn't Sign P&S - Can Seller Keep Deposit We are selling our home for sale by owner. We received an offer, accepted it. The buyers completed a home inspection, we agreed upon repairs. Then ... |
3 | 3 years 12 weeks ago by srh |
3 years 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Homebuyer Tax Credit deadline - Is Offer to Purchase a binding contract? The federal Homebuyer Tax Credit is applicable if both parties enter into a "binding contract" to buy a principal residence on or before April 30, 201... |
2 | 3 years 13 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 13 weeks ago by Wagner |
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Selling a home that is in a state of disrepair My elder parents have a large split-level home sitting on level 3-acre lot. Unfortunately, the home has never been properly maintained. There are se... |
1 | 3 years 13 weeks ago by Ryan |
3 years 13 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Getting my Deposit back before signing the P&S I signed the offer to purchase real estate (a condo) and gave a deposit. After further thought I decided I did not want to purchase the place. I did... |
1 | 3 years 15 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA Condo Associations levying fines I read a posting dated 8/15/2008 14:27 that answers the question can a Condo Association levy fines. The post says they cannot unless the fines were d... |
1 | 3 years 16 weeks ago by snoopy |
3 years 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can my broker represent me instead of seller? I know that in Massachusetts the broker represents the seller but can I negotiate with my current real estate broker so that she represents me rather ... |
1 | 3 years 16 weeks ago by Carol |
3 years 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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All Condo Financial Records Intentionally Shredded When the Board of Trustees switched mgmt. cos. the previous mgmt. co. shredded virtually every invoice, bank statement, canceled check, etc. according... |
1 | 3 years 17 weeks ago by gregparkave |
3 years 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Cost of making a deed in Massachusetts I need to transfer my dad's property into my name (with his permission, of course). Can I do this myself? If not how much will an attorney charge to... |
1 | 3 years 18 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 18 weeks ago by The Editor |
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40B Unit Owners on Board of Trustees If stated in the Deed Rider that 25% of Board Members shall be Affordable Unit Owners if they are willing. Can the Board remove them by a vote just be... |
0 | 3 years 18 weeks ago by rmac01503 |
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Living area calculation for MLS listing My wife and I bought a contemporary tri-level home in Massachusetts in 2000. We are putting our home up for sale this year.
When we bought the hom... |
1 | 3 years 19 weeks ago by Craig48 |
3 years 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Are e-mails binding We intially accepted a loosly worded offer, via e-mail, to sell our intrest in a family home.(the other parties also agreed to the offer). We, however... |
0 | 3 years 19 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Can I use power of attorney to sign deed? My dad is trying to sell his house (located in MA) but he lives in Florida now. I think we have a buyer and my dad is wondering if he can do a power ... |
1 | 3 years 19 weeks ago by Shell |
3 years 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Pets, tenant violating lease I have a tenant that is violating his lease by having pets, he currently has 6 dogs, some kind of pocket puppy. He lets them go to the bathroom prett... |
2 | 3 years 22 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 22 weeks ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Post bankruptcy and improper foreclosure I had my ch 7 bankruptcy discharged in September of this year. I just found out my investment property that I included in my bankruptcy was improperly... |
0 | 3 years 22 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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Does short sale hurt my credit? My wife and I are thinking about getting out now with a short sale before we lose the house. If we can arrange a short sale will that hurt our credit... |
1 | 3 years 23 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 23 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Selling share of house to family members Two siblings own a second home free and clear. One of the siblings would like to sell her share to three family members. We'd like to have the three p... |
1 | 3 years 23 weeks ago by GRA |
3 years 23 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Real estate broker said I don't need a lawyer Just wondering about this one. I'm using a local broker to find a house in MA. I guess I agree with you when you say in some of your posts that peop... |
1 | 3 years 24 weeks ago by Padre50 |
3 years 24 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What should Trustees do with non-payment of condo fees? I am the head trustee for a 10 unit condo building in Massachusetts. One of the units went into a short sale and since the current owner has not been ... |
1 | 3 years 26 weeks ago by jkspup |
3 years 26 weeks ago by Kevin Gaughen Sr. |
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Carbon monoxide detectors when selling home in MA I,m selling my home by myself without a broker and I need to know about the new carbon monoxide detector law in Massachusetts. Is it like the smoke d... |
1 | 3 years 26 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 26 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Transfer Investment Condo into LLC with Mortgage but no Permission Hello,
I am trying to transfer a piece of investment property into an LLC. The mortage company, IndyMac, has stated that they do not allow this. El... |
1 | 3 years 27 weeks ago by Condo123 |
3 years 27 weeks ago by James M. Ermini Esq. |
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Selective enforcement in 55+ condo complex I live in a 55+ condo complex. The trustees here have refused to enforce the rules and provisions of the Trust vigorously and uniformly. They contin... |
1 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by aminklein |
3 years 27 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Burden to maintain easement? I'm interested in buying a home (B) that shares a driveway with two other homes (A & C). I looked at the plot plans and the common drive (w/easements... |
0 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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easement misuse or overuse? My property in front of my house is 60 feet. Just confirmed with a surveyor. However, without my knowledge.. never disclosed when I purchased my house... |
1 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 28 weeks ago by The Editor |
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No Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification Form before P&S signed We are buying a house and the seller did not provide the Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification form before signing the P&S. The sellers' attorney ... |
2 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by Grounded2 |
3 years 28 weeks ago by Grounded2 |
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Fraud by seller in Statement of Property Condition I bought a condo from one of the trustees of the condo assoc. This trustee failed to disclose a window or wall leakage problem under this specific que... |
1 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 28 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Military Fence abutting residential property Good morning,
I have two questions:
1. Is the military subject to any state or local laws regarding fences when they operate in residential area... |
1 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by russww |
3 years 28 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Temporary Turnaround The front of our property has a temporary turnround. What does this mean? It is on a private rd with restrictive covenants that give us the right to ... |
0 | 3 years 28 weeks ago by franklin |
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Undue influence in signing quitclaim deed? Less than six months ago I purchased a property with my boyfriend. During the process of procuring the home in their name, my boyfriend hit a roadbloc... |
1 | 3 years 29 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 29 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Seller of Property refuses to meet closing dates I signed a purchase & sales agreement back in August to purchase a single family home with a $5k deposit. All was good, inspections etc. Set the closi... |
1 | 3 years 30 weeks ago by jayare627 |
3 years 30 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Normal deed type for home sale? From the standpoint/interest of a BUYER, what type of deed is offered in most single-family real estate sales (quit-claim, grant, warranty )? How doe... |
1 | 3 years 31 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 31 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Adjustor issue if Condo Master Insurance does not cover owner betterments? I own one of 15 free-standing condo cottages on Cape Cod. Our by-laws currently require "all-in" coverage for our condominium Master Insurance. Any ad... |
3 | 3 years 32 weeks ago by Jackiemcq |
3 years 32 weeks ago by admin |
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Improvement vs a repair to condominium common property My property management company decided that the existing fence at my condo needed to be replaced. Instead of fixing the current wood fence, they knock... |
1 | 4 years 7 weeks ago by dvecs07 |
3 years 33 weeks ago by The Editor |
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How to resolve a dispute over exclusive use vs. shared use in 2-unit condo There are two owners in a 2-unit condo in Cambridge, MA. The condo has a first floor unit and a second floor unit. The condo has 2 porches on the firs... |
1 | 3 years 33 weeks ago by pixielated |
3 years 33 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo guest parking I rent in a developer- controlled condo building. The developer recently announced there is no more guest parking available. He will be using the only... |
0 | 3 years 33 weeks ago by 33catches |
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Should I take a smaller deposit from buyer with P & S? We have a signed offer from a buyer but now she says (through real estate agent) that she can only do a 2.5% deposit when we execute the P & S. (The r... |
1 | 3 years 33 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 33 weeks ago by The Editor |
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I am an agent who is leaving my company but they owe me $$ I am a commercial real estate agent in MA. I plan on leaving my company this month, but still have outstanding commission receivables.
These com... |
0 | 3 years 34 weeks ago by rpmc79 |
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Right of Way issue due to purchase after foreclosure We recently purchased a home on a 3acre parcel in the middle of a larger 200acre parcel which at one time was owned by a single owner. Both propertie... |
1 | 3 years 34 weeks ago by chrisindalton |
3 years 34 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA Condo Association Trustees Is it legal for a non-unit-owner to be on the board of trustees? Currently live in a small condominium where 2 of the 3 Trust members are not deeded ... |
0 | 3 years 34 weeks ago by cpank |
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Seller wants to keep the earnest money even we didn't violate any contract We put an offer to buy a house with mortgage contigency. While we didn't get the loan, so pull back from the deal.
Now the seller wants to keep th... |
3 | 3 years 34 weeks ago by annie09 |
3 years 34 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Evicting Burdensome Roommate I have a friend who became my roommate. We had a verbal agreement where he was to pay me $100 a week and half of the utilities and in addition would d... |
1 | 3 years 35 weeks ago by burrows1 |
3 years 35 weeks ago by admin |
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Rights vs Condo Association when majority owner has 52% of the vote I purchased a condo about 7 months ago now and have been fighting with the condo association ever since. The major issue is that 1 owner has 52% of th... |
1 | 3 years 35 weeks ago by Hoc44 |
3 years 35 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Cost of title insurance in MA If I decide to get a buyer's title insurance policy how much will it cost and how often do I have to pay the premium? Is it yearly? I live in Massac... |
1 | 3 years 37 weeks ago by MikeR |
3 years 37 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Mortgage Expiration time This lien I have been talking about is actually a mortgage dated to be paid in 5 years. It was filed in 1983 and paid in 1986. Thee attorney who paid ... |
0 | 3 years 38 weeks ago by WayneK |
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Property Lien Expiration time Does a lien on land expire after a certain time line. |
2 | 3 years 39 weeks ago by WayneK |
3 years 38 weeks ago by WayneK |
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Do I need Title Insurance for real estate purchase I am buying a house and I'm wondering whether I need title insurance. I know it is not a lot of money but I am feeling very poor right now and don't ... |
2 | 4 years 2 days ago by Gandolf |
3 years 39 weeks ago by aviliss |
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Purchase and Sale Agreements and Deadlines A friend of mine is currently going through a situation I find interesting and cannot quite get my mind around. Both them and the buyers of their hous... |
1 | 3 years 39 weeks ago by davemac09 |
3 years 39 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Selling a home with chapter 40b Can a 40b house go to the free market when selling it? I am planning to buy a condo. In this new community, there are 25% 40b. I am wondering if it wi... |
1 | 3 years 39 weeks ago by yuyue |
3 years 39 weeks ago by The Editor |
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tenants moving out. what is considered a fixture in home? a gas stove and a fridge with an icemaker...are those items able to be removed by the tenant when they are moving out or are they considered fixtures ... |
1 | 3 years 39 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 39 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Vacation Rental problems in MA Two weeks ago we returned from the vacation rental horror story down on the Cape. The place was dirty when we moved in so we had to spend time cleani... |
1 | 3 years 39 weeks ago by Tiara |
3 years 39 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA Deed Transfer/Stamp Tax ? Is this tax (0.456% in most counties) only due (to be paid by seller) if financial consideration $$ is paid for the property?
If title to a property ... |
1 | 3 years 40 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 40 weeks ago by Peter Bernardin |
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PSA Agreement Broker Liq. Damages clause? It seems that template PSA agreements commonly used in MA have a clause that says "If either party defaults under this contract, such party shall be l... |
0 | 3 years 40 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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40B home My husband and I purchase a 40b home in 2007. He is leaving and I want to know if I can keep the house with my new boyfriend or if I have to sell it b... |
1 | 3 years 40 weeks ago by doodles515 |
3 years 40 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo Assessments Can an assessment be placed against my unit by the association because of expenses they incurred due to a Fair Housing complaint by me? |
0 | 3 years 41 weeks ago by lbk09 |
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Seller's Shed and pool filter on neighbor's land My husband and I are in the process of purchasing a new home. We had the survey done and found out that the shed and the pools filter in on the neighb... |
1 | 3 years 41 weeks ago by jenll425 |
3 years 41 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Must broker or real estate agent convey all offers to seller? My home has been on the market for months without an offer and I know the market is bad but I'm beginning to lose faith in my broker (I think I'm actu... |
1 | 3 years 42 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 42 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condos and Auctions I have a client who recently purchased a condo at auction.
1. How many back months condo fees is he responsible for by MA Condo law Chapter 183A
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1 | 3 years 42 weeks ago by pampinto |
3 years 42 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo Board of Harrassers Last year I filed a discrimination complaint against the Association/Board of Directors. They are trying to enforce rules that are discriminatory towa... |
0 | 3 years 42 weeks ago by lbk09 |
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right-of-way access to land My husband and I recently purchased a home in Massachusetts and upon reading the deed, were quite suprised to discover that we also now own an undevel... |
1 | 3 years 43 weeks ago by mruhfass |
3 years 43 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Selling real estate by raffle I wish to raffle my house with a goal of making at least $100k profit on the house. Is it legal and where can I find the rules for such an undertaking... |
1 | 3 years 43 weeks ago by steve7596 |
3 years 43 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Worcester County # of doors required on 1st floor of a new home How many doors are required on a new single family home? Is one door adaquite on the main living area? |
1 | 3 years 44 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 43 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Title V inspection when purchasing real estate from a family member When purchasing real estate (a house) from a direct family member (brother), does it need to pass a home inspection and TITLE V. We have been living i... |
1 | 3 years 44 weeks ago by steveb |
3 years 44 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Who is responsible for alterations to common areas in Condo complex I moved into a condo complex in 2007. A prior owner had put down some patio bricks/pavers in the back yard of my unit on the common area. In talking t... |
1 | 3 years 45 weeks ago by 1amcbiker |
3 years 45 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Does Town have authority to inspect private property? Does the town have the right to inspect a house I rent, becuase i am a renter and not an owner ever year. |
0 | 3 years 45 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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evictions appeal process district court claims an appeal has been sent but appeals court has no record yet
Is this typically a long precess? I have no official court docs fr... |
0 | 3 years 46 weeks ago by dpariseau |
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Fees a broker can collect Hello, I know that a real estate broker is only supposed to collect first, last, security and lock and key fees from potential tenants. However, if t... |
0 | 3 years 46 weeks ago by epizani1 |
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Condo Parking, what are my rights? This is a 2 part question...recently the condo assoc. repaved our parking lot. They are not sure if they are painting parking space line...which is m... |
3 | 3 years 46 weeks ago by tmoonn |
3 years 46 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Real Estate Brokers need office space? I am a new real estate broker in Massachusetts and I'd like to go into business for myself. Do I need to rent office space or can I start from my home... |
1 | 3 years 47 weeks ago by epizani1 |
3 years 47 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Is an offer to purchase real estate a binding contract in MA? In one of your Quick Information articles you said something about an Offer to Purchase Real Estate being a binding contract in MA. Can you explain, b... |
1 | 3 years 48 weeks ago by Stewart |
3 years 48 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Lawyer services for home purchase? I'm a first-time homebuyer and am currently looking for a home, but will most likely pay cash (no mortgage). It seems that one advantage of getting a ... |
1 | 3 years 48 weeks ago by Anonymous |
3 years 48 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Rights of seller to keep deposit under MA purchase and sale agreement We our selling our home and buyers presented a $1000 deposit with their offer and the purchase and sale would be signed after acceptable inspection of... |
1 | 3 years 49 weeks ago by dsfrenchie |
3 years 49 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Fiduciary duty and Selective enforcement of condominium rules am a homeowner at a newer (less than 5 years) condo complex. I have been vocal in my opposition to some of the plans and actions of our condo board. I... |
1 | 3 years 50 weeks ago by 4Truth |
3 years 50 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo unit owners insurance responsibility I am the owner of one half of a duplex. The property has
a master deed, and the Condo docs call for a master insurance policy. I purchased a policy f... |
1 | 3 years 51 weeks ago by tommyk |
3 years 50 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo Assoc. empty parcel used for storage by abutting homeowner A single family homeowner, whose house and property are behind a row of condos, has for years been using this approx 1,000 feet of the Condo Assoc lan... |
1 | 3 years 51 weeks ago by Patricia Ross |
3 years 51 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Easement My lawyer told me that the neighbor next door has a sewer line that runs across the front of my potential property in Worcester. He didn' tell me this... |
0 | 3 years 51 weeks ago by spyderdo |
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When is tenant's personal property considered abandoned? I rented a room out to someone. He moved out in Dec 2008. I asked him over 20 times over 6 months to please come pick up all his personal property. He... |
1 | 3 years 52 weeks ago by Mark G |
3 years 52 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Condo Association's Right to Access Unit Under Mass law does a Condo Association have the right to access a unit without the permission of the unit owner. Specifically, can an association com... |
1 | 4 years 6 days ago by Gmijohn |
4 years 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Condo rules regarding guests who have keys to the common entrance. I own one of 2 condo units in a two-family dwelling. The other condo owner has a boyfriend who owns a key to the common entrance. He steps outside to ... |
1 | 4 years 1 week ago by disturbed |
4 years 1 week ago by The Editor |
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Breach of Purchase & Sale Agreement. We had a buyer walk away from their offer and signed P&S because her son freaked out when he found out he would not be abble to attend the H.S. he... |
1 | 4 years 1 week ago by Craig |
4 years 1 week ago by The Editor |
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Inspection clause in Purchase and Sale Agreement We are in the process of buying a home, our first, and I'm a little nervous about the sellers. I know when we enter a Purchase and Sale Agreement it ... |
1 | 4 years 1 week ago by Anonymous |
4 years 1 week ago by The Editor |
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security deposits and real estate sales We rented a house 7 1/2 years ago from a gentleman who passed away. His daughter sold all 11 of his properties to a developer. The developer claims th... |
4 | 4 years 3 weeks ago by LMRS |
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Keeping pets in MA mobile home I live in a mobile home park in central Massachusetts and my landlord (owner of the park) is making up all kinds of new rules. I think he just wants ... |
1 | 4 years 2 weeks ago by snakelover |
4 years 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Breaking a lease without a clause With the economy still hurting, my roommate and I have found that we will need to break our current 2 year lease after the first full year as we will ... |
1 | 4 years 2 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Title V (Title 5) for bank-owned or foreclosed property? Are there any Title V exemptions for foreclosed/bank-owned homes that are sold or auctioned? It's my understanding that the property transfer cannot t... |
1 | 4 years 2 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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"Boarding House and Utilities? I started renting some rooms as a tenant in a house recently. It is Tenancy at Will, based on a (uh-oh) verbal agreement between me and the landlord.... |
1 | 4 years 3 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 years 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Tenancy In Common and Probate Hi,
I would like to own unequal share of property by tenancy in common. I heard if one of us were to die that portion would go into probate. I t... |
1 | 4 years 3 weeks ago by lilgeng |
4 years 3 weeks ago by The Editor |
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AC turnover
23-Apr-2008 12:34 PM -- scigenius
Hello,I live in a condo where heat and AC is included in our condo fees. We were informed that in an ... |
2 | 4 years 40 weeks ago by admin |
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Do I have to sign a seller's statement of property condition Does Massachusetts law require me to sign the "seller's statement of property condition" that my broker has asked me to sign. |
1 | 4 years 4 weeks ago by cricket |
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Dear royaltkreed: Almost every person paying child support would like ....
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5/20/2013 18:32 by royaltkreed |
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If my mother made me joint owner of her account so that, upon her death, I inherit the balance outside of prob....
If your mother makes you a joint owner on a bank account and you withd....
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5/17/2013 19:41 by Mayflower |
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Looking for info on personal presonal property that was left in a car that was repossessed in the middle of th....
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5/17/2013 14:16 by hmxsgt |
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Hello, a friend of mine (who is a barber by trade) was grocery shopping.. After putting groceries in her car s....
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4/20/2013 22:12 by CrisM |
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If I am co-owner of our 2 family home and have agreed to pay the entire mortgage as part of the divorce settle....
Dear Fool-in-love: The divorce settlement requires you to pay the full....
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1/29/2013 20:41 by Fool-for-love |
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Several of my colleagues will dictate consultation notes in which they state they don't have the complete hist....
The question probably boils down to whether or not such practice is wi....
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