I am a Realtor dealing with an 11th-hour refusal to sign a mineral conveyance in a real estate transaction. The sellers want to retain their diluted undivided interest in the minerals, but the buyers are demanding a security statement from the sellers, prepared by an attorney, stating that the sellers will consult with the buyers before entering any lease agreements for the minerals. The buyers are holding up the transaction until this document is provided. What kind of document can be prepared to satisfy the buyers' request, and is it legally necessary or common in such transactions?

May 3rd, 2023

The HOA is changing the balconies and taking away the privacy of the building, charging an $8,000 assessment for unnecessary work. The management delayed fixing a leaky roof for 4 years, and now claims there is dryrot, despite no visible signs. The company doing the repairs has damaged the property, causing the building to lose value. Homeowners were not notified about the changes to the balconies. The workers have also damaged other parts of the building, such as chipped concrete steps and misaligned downspouts. The homeowners are fed up and want the work to stop, considering a restraining order or lawsuit against the management company. What legal options do the homeowners have?

January 11th, 2023

I lost my wallet at a store, and although they found it, someone else claimed it and they gave it to that person without verifying the name on the driver's license. I want to know what I should do. I called the cops at the store, and they said they would look at the cameras and call me back within 6-8 hours, but it's been 2 days.

March 3rd, 2024

In a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship involving loan documents and money invested in a property (septic, well, and other structures), if my name is on the original loan, should I have been contacted for her to refinance at a different financial institution? Additionally, do the original loan documents provide an agreement between us, and if so, can I still remove my belongings while I reside there?

June 29th, 2023

I received a summons from Asset Acceptance LLC as successor in interest to Bank of America, filed by Messleri & Kramer, for a judgment renewal in the district court. I need to respond with a postmark for today and want to hire an attorney to represent me and delay any garnishment. How should I respond, and how can I find an attorney to help me with this case?

August 11th, 2024