Q- Can an investor sell upto but not exceeding 5 properties on contract without a license? A- Yes, in Indiana, as of 2012. 5 is fine. 6 is prohibited. In response to the August 2011, federal changes to the HUD SAFE Act rules, Indiana changed its rules. Additionally, the Indiana General Assembly changed the Indiana […]
ESTATE PLAN
Ver la traducción al español a continuación What Is It And Why Do I Need One? An estate plan is often thought of as something only those who are wealthy need to have so they can do something with their money and property when they die. This is ABSOLUTELY FALSE! Everyone should have an estate […]
WE ARE MOVING!
Ver la traducción al español a continuación Why and How to Notify the Government When You Move If you have been by our Pike Plaza Office lately, you will have seen our moving signs. Yes, we are moving. On October 27th we will be closing our Pike Plaza location at noon in order to move […]
I’M AFRAID TO ATTEND MY COURT HEARING OR ICE CHECK IN
Ver la traducción al español a continuación If you have been following the news recently, you have heard about increased raids and detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yes, ICE is actively searching for those that committed crimes, have orders of deportation or simply undocumented. It is their job to enforce U.S. immigration laws. […]
Do You Have a Pending Traffic Violation?
Ver la traducción al español a continuación Are you an undocumented immigrant who has been issued a traffic ticket? Did you try to pay your ticket, but the Court refused your payment? If so, this article will help you understand the legal process, your rights and your obligations, generally. The attorneys at Griffith Xidias Law […]
5 Essential Lease Terms
If you are a landlord or property manager, your lease is a critical component of your business operations. You should be careful not to rely on pre-printed leases or downloaded forms. Standardized lease agreements are not guaranteed to fit your particular needs, and what may work in California may not be enforceable in Indiana. As […]
Indiana Series LLC- Myths and Realities
UPDATE: We have posted a more detailed analysis of the Series LLC for real estate investments/deals. You can read that article HERE. The Indiana Series LLC is so new that the rules, regulations, processes and law on this new business model are incomplete and undecided. Because Indiana only adopted a law permitting the Series LLC […]
DO I NEED A REAL ESTATE LICENSE
Certain activities involving real estate DO require a license. The question is what activities performed by whom. In order to determine when and for whom a license is required, we turn to state statutory law. Because I only practice law in Indiana, I’ll use Indiana’s statutory scheme as an example. Research the statutory law in […]
OPTIONS FOR RELIEF BEFORE AN IMMIGRATION COURT
Ver la traducción al español a continuación OPTIONS FOR RELIEF BEFORE ANIMMIGRATION COURT If you have been following the news recently, you have heard about increased raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What happens if you or your loved one has been taken into custody? What Happens If I am Taken into Custody? If […]
Know Your Rights – ICE RAIDS AND SWEEPS
Ver la traducción al español a continuación If you have been following the news recently, you have heard about increased raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yes, ICE is conducting raids in search of those who have committed crimes, have orders of deportation or simply undocumented. It is important that you know your rights […]