Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

A friend at the time came to me for help. He was just about to loose his home and property due to taxes. I agreed to help him out and pay his debt which was 3,500. The both of us along with a witness signed a written contract, i have the deed to his property as well. He has not made an effort to pay a dime back and its been well over the time agreed. What should I or can I do?


Asked on 9/23/09, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Depending on the quality of the documents you have (the deed and the contract), you might become the owner of his home. What you describe raises lots of questions:

1. Did he own the home outright?

2. Was he the only owner, or was he a co-owner?

3. Was the deed signed before a notary? Was it ever recorded?

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Answered on 9/29/09, 7:06 pm


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