Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
verbal contract to buy house
1996 paid to stop a forclosure on brother house brother agreed to sell me. Ihave paid all mortgage ,taxes ins, maintenace for last 11 years. and now is asking me to move and recieve nothing
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Re: verbal contract to buy house
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Re: verbal contract to buy house
A oral contract is as binding as a written contract, and you wouldn't be the first person involved with a dishonest family member. (Main difference is that it is easier to prove a written contract).
You almost certainly need the help of an attorney, If I can answer any more questions, you may e-mail, or call my office.
Good luck!
Re: verbal contract to buy house
You definitely have a case. The first question I would ask as an attorney is "What is your GOAL?" Do you want to try to force your brother to honor the contract or is the priority getting money back? You may want to put a lis pendens on the property (notice that there is a legal action pending) so that your brother cannot sell to someone else while you get this dispute figured out. You are invited to call and chat further about the situation.
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