by Brian Huddleston | Aug 6, 2010 | Real Estate Law
The slowdown in America?s consumer spending based economy has been the subject of daily news reports since the fall of 2008. That slowdown has had a predictable effect on retailers. Anchor tenants such as Circuit City, as well as regular shopping mall tenants such as...
by Brian Huddleston | Jul 10, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The opinion in BONY v Raftogianis, contains the trial court?s detailed discussion of the assignments occurring in a securitization of loans, and the role of MERS with respect to residential loans. ?The technical ruling of this NJ Court is that, in order to commence a...
by Brian Huddleston | Jul 2, 2010 | Real Estate Law
My house is in foreclosure and a company is offering to put the house in a Family Trust to save it. Is this possible? No! ?Companies offering the service of delaying foreclosure are most likely violating several recent Federal laws. If they charge an up-front fee,...
by Brian Huddleston | May 21, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
DIY Homeowners If you are a homeowner performing a DIY renovation, repair, or painting work in your own home, EPA’s RRP rule does not cover your project. ?However, you have the ultimate responsibility for the safety of your family or children in your care. ?If...
by Brian Huddleston | May 8, 2010 | Real Estate Law
The lease is a legally binding contract. ?The laws concerning damage to property, co-signors, rent increases, deposits, maintenance, sublets, evictions, and violations of privacy can be complex. ?It is important to seek experienced legal help. There are ways that both...
by Brian Huddleston | Feb 22, 2010 | Firm News, Real Estate Law
I have received many asset protection inquiries in the past year from people concerned about a mortgage foreclosure on one or more of their properties. Most people who contact me are interested in asset protection from deficiency judgments because Oklahoma is a...
