Utah, like most states, is a Caveat Emptor state, in other words—“Buyer Beware!”. This means that it is generally the buyer’s obligation to sufficiently inspect the home, property and systems before buying. The Seller does not owe the Buyer any warranty or promise as to the condition of the residential real estate upon sale. However, Read More
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] When a homeowner fails to make payments in Utah, he or she is typically in danger of what is called a “non-judicial foreclosure.” What this means is that the lender (usually a bank but whoever is financing the loan) can sell the home to recover the amount that the Read More
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] In Utah, the owner of a self-storage unit can sell a tenant’s property that is stored there to pay outstanding rent or other amounts owed by the tenant. Below is a more detailed explanation of how this process works. A Lien on the Stored Property Self-storage units are used Read More
The phrase “Under Contract” is used frequently, but many buyers and sellers may not be sure what it means exactly. Once parties are “under contract,” they have an agreement to buy and sell for a certain price, and have an outline of the next steps that must be taken. At this point, a seller cannot Read More
The more technology disrupts the process of buying and selling a home, the more relevant it becomes to understand what you’re paying for when you hire a realtor. The answer: a professional, hopefully with experience, to help you through the process and ensure it is all done correctly. Exactly how that breaks down depends on Read More
As more land in Utah transitions from family farms to housing developments, disputes arise as to the location of parcel boundaries, the scope of easements, and the use of roads. Adjoining lot owners who have peacefully co-existed for decades can find themselves embroiled in controversy when it is discovered that what is on file with Read More
For Doug Costello, the trouble began in 2009. That was the year the 66-year-old man living in Massachusetts sold his used, black-and-white printer on Craigslist. Costello made $30 on the sell that would eventually end up costing him more than $30,000. The reason? According to the buyer, the machine didn’t work. So he sued.[1] What Read More
It won’t come as a big surprise to anyone that there are specific rules to follow when you are involved in an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit. But you may be surprised to know that failure to follow a rule as seemingly unimportant as requiring certain information to be handwritten instead of typed can end up Read More
Starting Nov. 1, 2016, a new court rule will require residential landlords and tenants to exchange more information and to do so earlier in all unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuits, with failure to comply potentially costing a party the case. If you’ve ever been involved in an eviction or other unlawful detainer lawsuit, you know how Read More
You just paid thousands of dollars for a beautiful array of solar panels. Clean, cheap, efficient energy here you come. As you think about the money you are going to save, you notice your neighbor planting sycamore trees along your shared property line. Sure, the trees are small now, but they will grow, and grow Read More
