Property taxes, condo fees or other liens are overdue

More real estate and housing situations

• There is mold, pests or suspected lead Request appropriate inspection and remediation and seek medical guidance for health concerns.
• Can I stop paying rent or pay for repairs myself? Get local advice before withholding, deducting, or redirecting rent; available remedies have legal requirements and risks.
• I applied for a mortgage modification but keep getting notices Keep a complete application record and check whether any legal or sale deadline remains active.
• The landlord wants a large deposit or extra fees The label on a charge does not necessarily determine whether it is lawful or counts toward a cap.
• The building is being sold, converted or foreclosed Review the actual notice and property-specific tenant protections promptly.
• My lease expired or the landlord will not renew Lease expiration does not answer every right to remain or every notice requirement.
• I am being asked to sign a deed or transfer ownership Get independent advice before transferring ownership; a deed can change valuable rights without releasing a loan.
• An inspection found major problems Read the inspection contingency and notice deadline immediately.

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