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Generally speaking, once a property has been foreclosed upon and sold at auction, the previous owner typically loses all rights to the property. If the property was sold to a new owner, you would not have the legal right to move back in.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateAug 24, 2023
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I'm not sure if "somebody" refers to someone you did business with, such as a contractor, or fraud from an unknown party. Assuming this was a mechanic's lien (a type of lien filed by a contractor) and the lien was not properly filed and notice was not properly given, you can sue the contractor for filing a spurious lien. For more information see ...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateAug 11, 2023
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You can sue a contractor for
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJul 24, 2023
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In the state of Colorado, trees are legally classified into two distinct categories: Encroaching Trees and Boundary Trees. This terminology is important when it comes to tree disputes between neighbors.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJul 18, 2023
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The judgment is not automatic. You must file a Motion for Default Judgment. The court may require a hearing on the default.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJul 14, 2023
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You can file a small claims action if the claim is under the jurisdictional limit of $7,500 and the court has subject matter jurisdiction over the case. Claims for breach of contract will fall under small claims jurisdiction. Please see the court's
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJun 25, 2023
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Merely residing on the property for six months is not sufficient to create ownership in the home. Of course, depending on the facts of your case, if you transferred an interest in the home to them or made a written arrangement, then it is possible that they has an interest in the home. Some examples would be a executing a deed, whether or not it wa...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJun 20, 2023
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Definitely a tough situation to deal with when you first get your home. In Colorado, there is law that prevents a subcontractor from filing a lien against a homeowners when the homeowner fully pays the primary contractor. The goal is to prevent this very situation.
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJun 14, 2023
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The first step you should take is to review your contract. Many real estate contracts include financing contingencies, which state that if the buyer cannot secure financing, they can back out of the contract and have their earnest money refunded. If there is such a clause in your contract and you followed the requirements outlined within (for examp...
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJun 12, 2023
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Typically, sellers are required to disclose known material defects about the property they are selling. This includes structural issues, plumbing or electrical problems, environmental hazards, and pest infestations. In fact, the
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Bill Henry
Real EstateJun 7, 2023
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