Re: fraud

From your question, it sounds like the property remained titled in your cousin, until you would have paid off the contract price. He could have placed a new mortgage on the property, and is asking you to make those mortgage payments, perhaps instead of the payments you were making?

He could not have taken a mortgage out in your name, since your name is not on title.

You should ask him for copies of the mortgage documents, and you should also clarify that you will not have to pay a total that is greater than your original contract.

You should also have an attorney of your own, to review the existing contract and the new mortgage documents. You need to make sure that there are no other liens on the property, and that something is recorded showing your interest in the property, otherwise, as far as the rest of the world is concerned, your cousin is free to deal with the property on his own.

You should consult an experienced real estate lawyer in your county.

Re: fraud

It really would depend on a number of factors - the first being who has legal title to the real estate, the second being what the contract said. If you would like to discuss further, contact me I am in lancaster also 610.647.5800.

Re: fraud

Who is listed on the title to the property? In Pennsylvania any and all real estate sales transfers must be in writing, if it isn't you might have some problems. The sooner you retain counsel the better off you will be.

Sincerely,

Marc V. Taiani, Esquire

AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law, P.C.

412.731.0865 (Office)

www.AlleghenyAttorneys.com