Free Confidential Consultation. Call Now! 410-299-4959

sreichert@reichertlegal.com

Maryland Property Law Attorney: What Happens When Your Name Is On The Mortgage But Not On The Property Deed?

Post Image

A common question from clients involves the above listed scenario where your name is on the mortgage for the property as a borrower however your name is not listed the real property title (Deed). This concern often arises after a divorce or death in the family. Unfortunately in this instance you have no interest in […]

Read More

Baltimore Property Law Attorney: Tenants in Common And The Right To Sell The Property as a Sale in Lieu of Partition

Post Image

A co-owner holding title as Tenant in Common, under this scenario, can legally force the sale of the property. The other co-owners could engage in negotiations to buy-out their interest in the home. This also depends on how much equity is in the property. To discuss this and other property laws in Maryland, call or […]

Read More

Maryland Property Title Law: Conditions Necessary to Create Joint Tenancy Property Rights

Post Image

When having a Maryland property deed drafted it may be legally preferable to create a deed as joint tenants. In order for a joint tenancy to exist the following four conditions must exist: 1. All tenants must acquire the property at the same time. 2. All tenants must have equal interest in the property. 3. […]

Read More

Baltimore Property Law Attorney & Title Service: Understanding Loan Assumption

Post Image

“The concept of a loan assumption is quite simple. A buyer of real property assumes the existing financing of the seller/borrower by stepping into the shoes of the existing borrower on substantially the same terms. Prior to considering a loan assumption, however, buyers should understand the advantages and disadvantages, and what they can expect to […]

Read More

Who Needs to Sign a Maryland Quit Claim Deed? Baltimore, Maryland Deed Drafting and Deed Recording Services.

Post Image

The Deed must be signed by the Grantor (the person transferring their property interest) but does not require the signature of the Grantee. Under Maryland law there are many different Deeds that can be created. When having a Deed created do not simply be talked into creating a Quit Claim Deed. Using the wrong Deed […]

Read More

Baltimore City Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

Post Image

To ensure your deed transfer is drafted and filed correctly under Maryland and Baltimore city laws, call or e-mail now for a free confidential consultation: Maryland deed transfer attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here. There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland […]

Read More

Baltimore County Maryland Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

Post Image

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Baltimore County, Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the Maryland state requirements, Baltimore County, Maryland deed filings have the additional requirement: “[Baltimore] County taxes, assessments and charges. Except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(1)7 with respect to personal property […]

Read More

Baltimore Deed Transfer Lawyer: Baltimore City Property Deed Transfer Requirements

Post Image

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Along with the state requirements, Baltimore deed filings have the additional requirement: “Baltimore City – All documents must have a 4″ blank margin at the bottom of the last page, or an additional blank page will […]

Read More

Maryland Deed Transfer Law: Prerequisites to Recording in the Land Records

Post Image

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. One step that is occasionally overlooked, but will frustrate the property transfer, is the Maryland “Certificate of Preparation.” Maryland law provides the following: “No deed, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded unless it bears […]

Read More

Maryland Real Estate Attorney: Quitclaim Deed, Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed and Transfer of Real Property Ownership

Post Image

A common question from clients is whether a quit claim deed transfers less interest in the property than a warranty deed or special warranty deed. The short answer is “no.” All three types of property deed transfers can transfer the same interest in the property. That said, there are several factors that need to be […]

Read More