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Should one of us move out and get a rental to help qualify for a short sale on jointly owned home (please see details)?
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Answered on February 16, 2015
Its hard to answer the question without more information. Has a short sale been attempted and denied by the lender? Is there just one encumbrance...
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I am a 1st time home buyer and am dealing with a dual agency and the seller is working with a relocation co. Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on February 16, 2015
The simple answer is; YES, you need a lawyer. For all the reasons previously stated. The attorney is usually the smallest expenditure the Buyer has.
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We need to evict a housemate
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Answered on February 16, 2015
In my experience, these roommate cases are some of the most technical and absolutely require an attorney's guidance.
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What can I do about noisy neighbors living above me?
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Answered on February 15, 2015
If your quiet enjoyment of the premises is being disturbed, start documenting every instance of noise and complain in writing to your landlord....
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Is a homeowner required to clear thick ice on steps for a tenant so the tenant can have movers help?
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Answered on February 15, 2015
Usually, yes. Consult your lease and an attorney for a quick consultation.
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Brother in jail. Lived at home with mother who has PO. I'm POA. Can I pack up his things and put them in storage?
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Answered on February 13, 2015
By not evicting him and by disturbing his possessions, you open yourself up to a variety of legal claims against you by him. Better to do things...
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Do I have any recourse against a home inspector or previous home owner?
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Answered on February 12, 2015
Yes, typically the maximum that you can collect from the home inspector is the amount you paid for your home inspection. Unfortunately, when you...
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When do late fees become unreasonable and what rights do I have as a consumer?
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Answered on February 12, 2015
I think this post should be in the Consumer Law section, but there isn't one so I would say the closest category is the Contracts section....
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Can I order a Town to plow my street of snow?
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Answered on February 12, 2015
Without knowing what town, towns have ordinances, procedures and policies regarding roads and maintenance and snow removal. That there is a...
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Newly Constructed Home -- Builder refuses to meet with me to schedule the thousands of dollars in repairs that need to be done
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Answered on February 12, 2015
It is not uncommon for builders to just walk away after the sale and ignore statutory warranties for new construction. Often, the builders and...