Gary M. Singer
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Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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How do I get my deceased husband’s name off of the deed?
Q: My husband passed away recently, and we jointly own a condo. How do I get his name off of the deed? —Kathy A: Unlike the title to your car, where → Read More
Do I really need title insurance?
Q: Over the years, I have owned several homes and have refinanced my mortgage many times. Each time I purchase a home or refinance the mortgage, I pay for → Read More
Can live-in boyfriend make a claim on property?
Q: My widowed sister owns a house in Florida and has no children or will. She has had a live-in boyfriend for 20 years who does not contribute to household → Read More
What are my legal options after handshake deal over vacant lot?
Q: In 2014, I struck a deal to buy my neighbor’s vacant lot behind their house. We shook hands in front of a witness. According to our deal, I immedi → Read More
Leave share in a will, or draft a deed?
Q: I own my home 50/50 with a friend. Neither of us has any close relatives that we would want to leave our half of the house. I read your article about ow → Read More
Can I make sure the sibling taking care of mom inherits house?
Q: Our youngest sister lives with our 94-year-old mother and takes care of her. The family has agreed that she will be the sole owner of the property upon → Read More
How can I restore my credit after ex-spouse skipped mortgage payments?
Q: After I was divorced, the court awarded our home to my ex-spouse and ordered him to refinance the mortgage to get me off of it. He has not refinanced th → Read More
Who pays balance of special assessment if property is sold?
Q: Our association will be remodeling the clubhouse, and there will be a significant assessment. We will have the option to pay off the amount in one lump → Read More
How can HOA enforce smoking ban in common areas?
Q: At our annual meeting, our condominium community passed a “No Smoking” resolution into our bylaws. It encompassed the entire club area, incl → Read More
What’s the best way to prevent title fraud?
Q: Recently, there has been an emphasis on stealing titles and the loss of a home. What is the best way to check on the status of our titles and prevent ou → Read More
How should condo board tell new residents about fee increase?
Q: How should the board member interviewing new residents in our condominium association handle knowing there will be a significant increase in the monthly → Read More
Real estate Q&A: What can neighbors do about hoarder’s unkempt home?
Q: A resident of our community is a hoarder and does not maintain his home. We are concerned that the condition of his home will attract pests and cause other problems. The association’s management company sent him letters, but nothing came of it, and the problem is getting worse. Can anything be done? —Brett A: […] → Read More
What can neighbors do about hoarder’s unkempt home?
Q: A resident of our community is a hoarder and does not maintain his home. We are concerned that the condition of his home will attract pests and cause ot → Read More
Can we build another house on my side yard?
Q: My property’s large side yard is more than big enough to fit another house. I want to deed part of my property to my son so he can build his home → Read More
Can condo owners refuse to pay special assessment?
Q: Our condo passed a significant special assessment to repair the roof. Many residents cannot afford to pay this. What would happen if a couple of dozen o → Read More
Real estate Q&A: The association says I missed payments. I say I didn’t. Now what?
Q: For the last several months, my condo association has accused me of missing two payments from several years ago that they apparently just discovered. I paid my dues with online bill pay and provided the association with proof of payment for those two months. The property manager is still asking for the “missed” payments […] → Read More
Real estate Q&A: Our condo board is dragging its feet on approving our buyer. What can we do?
Q: We are selling our condo, and closing is fast approaching. Our board is dragging its feet on approving our buyer. We are getting concerned because we must pack and move out, and we do not even know if our buyer will be allowed to buy our home. What can we do? — Anna A: […] → Read More
What questions should I ask before buying a condo?
Q: In my golden years, I was anticipating selling my single-family home and buying a condo. After the recent tragedy and many other problems that have rece → Read More
How should a landlord handle a tenant who hasn’t paid?
Q: Now that evictions are resuming, I need to deal with my tenant who is more than six months behind. I have continued paying the mortgage, but it has not → Read More
- The Lima News
Q: In our condo, all the units have two bedrooms, but some are slightly larger and pay $40 more in monthly maintenance. Ours is one of the smaller units bu → Read More