Real Property

How can I take adverse possession of an abandoned property in California?

I have completed a reverse mortgage on my home. If I die, I want my ex-husband to get the house.

My sister and I have an interest in a time share property located in Florida. My sister received a post card from Travel Exclusive, LLC, also located in Florida, but do business in CA. In Jan., 2010 my sister met with the agents, in Oakland, they explained that our time share was not worth anything, and that the only recourse we had was to pay $2,995.00, up front; that we could recoup our losses by claiming $3,000, annually, on our income tax forms, for years 2010 thru 2015. Since I have 1/2 interest, I asked my sister to let me review the documents before I could agree to sell, or let Travel people take over our property. Travel proceeded to attempt to record a deed, and were proceeding on what they said was a Power of Attorney signed by me. I was never contacted by Travel; I did not agree to sell; and, I did not sign any documents. Travel refuses to return any of the money. They were notified five after their meeting with my sister that we were canceling any and all business with them. They had plenty of time to desist in proceeding with drafting documents, filings and/or recordings. Also, how could they proceed without my signature or my agreeing to this transaction. A complaint was filed with the attorneys General in both Florida and California. Florida does not find that their practices are such that they could help us. CA has not responded. My main concern is that even though we might be out of the money, how can they proceed without my signature?

I am still paying on a timeshare and want to remove my 2 daughters from the deed. Can I use a quit claim or do I need a warranty deed? Does that mean the Timeshare must remove them?

I live in PA and my condo association is in charge of the exterior of the buildings. Due to a faulty roof water leaked into my house and resulted in $3,000 in repairs that I paid out of pocket. I was told I would be reimbursed for the expense of the drywall damages ($800). I was just told, months later, that the board has voted against my reimbursement. Can I withhold my association fees in an escrow account until they hold up their end of the deal? Or will a lien be placed on my house?