FAQs

How does homeowner's insurance pay for property damage to my home in the event of a fire, theft, or other disaster?

What is recording title all about?

My granddad quitclaimed his home to my father with rights of survivorship. The quitclaim was notarized, witnessed, but not filed in the recorder’s office. My grandfather recently died. Is it too late to file?

I have an easement on my beach front property and the public is repeatedly cutting across the easement boundaries and walking over my flowers. What is the line between easements and encroachments?

Within a short time after buying our home, the heating system failed. It will cost several thousand dollars to replace. The seller wrote "don't know" on the disclosure form, and the home inspector said the system was working fine. Do we have any recourse?

How can I stop someone from using my residential driveway for commercial purposes? I have a deed to the property.

What are some of the common forms of property ownership?

What is eminent domain about?

What is the difference between cooperatives and condominiums?

What is adverse possession?

What are time-shares?

I have heard the terms "color of title" and "cloud over title". Other than colorful phrases, how do they impact title?

What are the risks in owning real property?

What are real estate syndications?

How can I protect myself before I sign?

What tax advantage do I get by owning real property?

What happens between the time my offer to buy property is accepted and when I actually "close" on the property?

What taxes am I subject to on my home?

What is a holdover home seller? And how do I get rid of him?

What is real property?

What legally can be done to block a holdover home seller situation?

What is owning real property about?

There has been a delay in the date escrow will close on the house we are selling. The buyers want to move in before the new escrow closing date. Is this a problem if they agree to pay rent?

What are some typical restrictions imposed by law on owning real property?

What kinds of insurance can I buy?

What non-government restrictions are there on the use of my property?

What is a mortgage and how does it affect my owning real property?

Is there a difference between a residential and a commercial lease?

What are the various types of mortgages?

I sustained water damage at my condo through no fault of my own. The condo association agreed to pay for the damage but now is dragging its feet and giving me reasons why they won’t ante up. Who do I sue for reimbursement and where?

What happens if I cannot make a mortgage payment?

There is a tree located in our back yard that is half on our property and half on our neighbors. Can we cut it down?

What can protect me for any potential deficiency balance after foreclosure?

What is a quitclaim deed?