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If I am a homeowner, can I rent my yard out for people to have yard sales or birthday parties?

1) Legally you may rent out your own land so long as your municipal zoning laws do not preclude the intended use; the best way way to know what is or is not allowed would be to speak with the build

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 10 days ago

If my mother bought a manufactured home 7 years ago and poor construction as resulted in a massive mold problem, can she sue the manufacturer?

Unfortunately, your mother is probably out of luck. There is something called a "statute of limitations," which is the time period during which a lawsuit must be brought. If the statute expires, le

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 1 month ago

What to do if our lender misinformed us regarding a mortgage modification program?

In theory, you could sue them in court, including in small claims court, for any losses you incurred or costs you paid owing to bank negligence (e.g. giving you misinformation). In practice, it may

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 1 year ago

If I own a condo jointly with someone, how can I protect my share of the property against the other joint owner's creditors?

You should consult with an attorney--he or she can review all your and your parent's financial and other data and provide a precise answer relevant to your situation, as well as suggestions on how

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 2 years ago

What happens when joint-owners can't agree whether or not to sell a property?

Yes, you can not selll the house unless the other party is in agreement.  However, depending on how you have taken title to the property, you may be able to transfer your interest in the prope

Alan Joseph answered 2 years ago

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