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  1. 2924.8. (a) Upon posting a notice of sale...

    2924.8. (a) Upon posting a notice of sale pursuant to Section
    2924f, a trustee or authorized agent shall also post the following
    Notice, in the manner required for posting the notice of sale on...
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    I'd make sure to do a "walk through" taking...

    I'd make sure to do a "walk through" taking pictures and making notes of all the things that you believe are wrong with the property. You can be sure that this type of landlord will "forget" that it...
  3. If you reread the post, they moved to a BIGGER...

    If you reread the post, they moved to a BIGGER house and kept the other property as well. Whether the debt or lien is from credit cards, a vacation, or whatever, it is still debt incurred (presumably...
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    If it's the same Wilshire, they owe me big money!...

    If it's the same Wilshire, they owe me big money! They gave me a bad payoff amount on my loan and said they paid my property taxes at closing but never sent the check. This WIlshire is out of...
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    Yeesh, you evict them. Get it over with. He needs...

    Yeesh, you evict them. Get it over with. He needs to grow up and be a man. In World War II, 17 year olds were flying bombers and he can't pay rent? Give ME A BREAK!

    If he has threatened others,...
  6. Bummer! Anyway, a Quit Claim Deed doesn't...

    Bummer!

    Anyway, a Quit Claim Deed doesn't release anyone from the loan. It only takes then "off title". They still have the loan as an obligation.

    What do you have against creditors putting a...
  7. Send the check to me. It will have the same...

    Send the check to me. It will have the same effect and enforceability, but at least you'll be able to say "I sent it" if it makes them feel better. Obviously, you need proof in this circumstance that...
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    Yep. I agree with ScottGem.

    Yep. I agree with ScottGem.
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    Yep! If someone jumps off a bridge, do you...

    Yep!

    If someone jumps off a bridge, do you follow? Don't do what someone else is doing if what they are doing is wrong. It makes no sense and makes you as bad as they are.

    Yes, you do what you...
  10. It's probably a very big risk to buy it that way....

    It's probably a very big risk to buy it that way. There most likely is a "due on sale" clause on the loan and the lender can foreclose if it isn't paid off.

    Check with a real estate attorney and...
  11. Question: Lend America

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    Hmmmm, Mr. Hoffman, you are using "there" when it...

    Hmmmm, Mr. Hoffman, you are using "there" when it requires a possessive "their" that anyone who has gotten through law school and taken the bar should know. It would be rather unusual for an attorney...
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    Generally, use something like Turbo Tax. It asks...

    Generally, use something like Turbo Tax. It asks the year the tools were purchased and the amount. Then it asks when they were placed into service and what percentage of the usage is dedicated to...
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    Yep. But I think the questions you want to ask...

    Yep. But I think the questions you want to ask are:

    1) Are you going to live in it full time or use it as a summer home
    2) Do you want to deduct the mortgage payment from the income taxes you pay...
  14. You should also talk to a tax attorney since...

    You should also talk to a tax attorney since there are substantial tax ramifications if he deeds the property to you rather than you inheriting the property.
  15. Depending on the state and county you are in,...

    Depending on the state and county you are in, there are certain times of the year that the auctions are held. Call the county tax department and find out if a sale date has been set. If the date is...
  16. Think of it like buying toys from China. It may...

    Think of it like buying toys from China. It may be pretty and it may be cheap but it may contain lead.

    It's up to you if you have the tolerance for an uncertain future in the rental.
  17. Question: Quitclaim deed

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    Wow, that's one of the dumbest thoughts I've run...

    Wow, that's one of the dumbest thoughts I've run across in a long time. (Not to be mean mind you.) Unless you really, really, really, like your business partner.

    Do a quick Google search for how...
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    Your credit will stink for a long time if you let...

    Your credit will stink for a long time if you let it go back to the bank. Also, there is the possibility that you will be sued for the difference between what the house sells for at auction and what...
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    1) What does your contract say regarding this...

    1) What does your contract say regarding this type of disagreement?

    2) Did you give 30 days notice before moving out as required?

    3) Yes, he can probably take you to court. Don't know if he'll...
  20. Question: Being sued

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    First, you don't state whether the lawyer got a...

    First, you don't state whether the lawyer got a judgment against you.

    If there is no judgment, tell the lawyer you need to see your signature for the debt under the Fair Debt Collection Act. If...
  21. Sorry about the antagonistic response. I didn't...

    Sorry about the antagonistic response. I didn't mean to let my emotions get involved in this and was just letting off a little steam. Nothing personal meant. My Humble Apologies. :-)

    There are...
  22. [QUOTE=LisaB4657]Well, I am an attorney with over...

    [QUOTE=LisaB4657]Well, I am an attorney with over 20 years of real estate experience and I believe an excellent understanding of ethics.

    As long as the tenant/seller's attorney did not commit...
  23. Hmmm, I bought the house in Sept 2001 which is...

    Hmmm,

    I bought the house in Sept 2001 which is more than 6 years ago.
    The Statute of Limitations for a Real Estate contract in Washington is 3 years.

    How is filing the Lis Pendens ethical?
  24. Actually, this is a "joined" case from a second...

    Actually, this is a "joined" case from a second Quiet Title. It gets a little complicated.
    The actual first cause was started in Dec of 2006. The first Quiet Title claims he never signed the deed....
  25. Attorney forced house to foreclosure, helped renter buy it at auction for profit

    Attorney forced house to foreclosure, helped renter buy it at auction for profit


    Is it ethical for an Attorney to force a house he doesn't own into foreclosure, then help the renter buy it at...
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    Sometimes it's necessary to report Welfare, Food...

    Sometimes it's necessary to report Welfare, Food Stamp, Medicaid or other Public Assitance Fraud:

    This website lists each Office by State:

    United Council on Welfare Fraud - Home ...
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    I found the ICE contact Numbers. They are posted...

    I found the ICE contact Numbers. They are posted below:


    ** I posted in some detail at:

    How do I report an Immigration fraud? ...
  28. Reporting Immigration Fraud or Law Breaking Permanent Residents

    ** I posted in some detail at:

    How do I report an Immigration fraud?
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/immigration-law/how-do-report-immigration-fraud-80340.html


    I find these people to be...
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    Below, I’ve included how to report illegals and...

    Below, I’ve included how to report illegals and Lawful Permanent Residents who have broken the law. I have, somewhere, the phone numbers for ICE offices throughout the USA. I’ll find them and post.
    ...
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    Well Aeoden, you actually ask several questions....

    Well Aeoden, you actually ask several questions.

    My wife (Canadian) and myself (American) had a "long distance" relationship for a couple of years before I proposed to her. She, wisely to my way...
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    Just having a Green Card (Lawful Permanent...

    Just having a Green Card (Lawful Permanent Resident) doesn't mean that they can't be deported. If you were married less than two years, it calls into question the validity of the Green card. If...
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    Nine states now have strict laws regarding such...

    Nine states now have strict laws regarding such transactions. California and Washington are but two of the new ones.

    I bought such a property to remodel and sell. After I fixed up the property,...
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    It's highly unlikely that the bank wants your...

    It's highly unlikely that the bank wants your property back. They are in business to make money, not own property.

    If your concern is that you will default on your mortgage, you should contact...
  34. Question: Need to know

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    Right. But, they signed an agreement that they...

    Right. But, they signed an agreement that they would make rent payments. They didn't make the payments. This quite probably put a further burden on the poor guy who was in foreclosure, who was...
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    Yes an no. Read your Deed and see if there is...

    Yes an no.

    Read your Deed and see if there is a "Due on Sale" clause. It threre is one, almost all have that clause since the 1970's, then you'd want to check with your lender to see if they would...
  36. Question: Need to know

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    Yeessshh betrayed08 Do you not see the...

    Yeessshh betrayed08

    Do you not see the fraud and dishonesty of your actions??

    Or are you going to send the missed payments to the poor guy who lost his house because YOU DIDN'T make the...
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    You can always call the bank and ask them if a...

    You can always call the bank and ask them if a sale date has been set for the property. They will be professional and tell you if a sale date has been set and how much it is to reinstate. They don't...
  38. Yikes! I think I saw this on Oprah. (Just...

    Yikes! I think I saw this on Oprah. (Just kiddin'.)

    Anyway, I ran across these web sites:

    ReportIllegals.com - Home (Report illegal aliens and illegal employers)

    VisaPro Immigration...
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    What if the Green Card holder never got his...

    What if the Green Card holder never got his citizenship after 38 years (he was brought here when he was 17) married a citizen in 1978 and his US wife passed away in 1990? (never remarried.)

    He...
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    I received a Special Warranty Deed when I...

    I received a Special Warranty Deed when I purchased a foreclosure from the bank. It was REO (Bank Owned). In my situation it cleared all outstanding liens but was used since the bank had been...
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    Is Deposition Public Record?

    I was in on a deposition for a trial that will be heard in July. There was a court reporter present although the deposition took place in a private office, not in a court room, and the plaintiff was...
  42. Washington State (yes, the OTHER Washington) (if...

    Washington State (yes, the OTHER Washington) (if you look on the map it is waaaayyyyy up there in the left corner) is a "community property state" Lenders don't care if someone is Quit Claimed off...
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    Ooops, better talk to a tax attorney. If none of...

    Ooops, better talk to a tax attorney. If none of the above lived in the premises, it may be subject to capital gains instead of having a new tax basis at the date of her passing. There are a LOT of...
  44. Whatever you do, READ the paperwork. Even if you...

    Whatever you do, READ the paperwork. Even if you don't understand everything, there are dates that are critical to your situation. If you have to ask the question, you need an attorney to help you...
  45. First, thanks for your service Second, thanks...

    First, thanks for your service

    Second, thanks again for your service.
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    There are a couple of considerations: The...

    There are a couple of considerations:

    The parents could Quit Claim off the title in exchange for a Deed of Trust drawn up by an attorney. (Mortgage depending on the state). This would be a typical...
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    Hoy boy, what a mess. The problem comes in...

    Hoy boy, what a mess.

    The problem comes in that you have three people on the title It doesn't matter so much who is on the loan, in my humble opinion. If you get married and want to sell the...
  48. Question: Oral Agreement

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    Oral Agreement

    I bought a house in Sept 2001 as an investment property. The person I bought it from wanted to continue living there so I rented it out to her. I have put the house on the market and she now claims...
  49. Why don't you do the honorable thing and market...

    Why don't you do the honorable thing and market them to other prospective buyers? Did you just want to "make a fast buck" as an intemediary?
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    I'm puzzled. If you bought the house, your escrow...

    I'm puzzled. If you bought the house, your escrow agent had to get a payoff on the loan. The escrow officer would have been notified that the house was in foreclosure and any pending sale date.
    ...
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