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Am I stuck paying full commission on the sale of a house if my agent was (what I believe) less than honest with me.
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Answered on May 29, 2018
Typically under the WB-1 Residential Listing Contract, the seller pays the full commission to the listing firm and the listing firm pays a...
How long does the realtor have to disperse the earnest money?
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Answered on May 25, 2018
If the buyer refuses to sign the WB-45 Cancellation Agreement And Mutual Release, the real estate firm cannot disburse the earnest money absent a...
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Where can I find an attorney that will help me on a contingency fee basis for water damage in my new home?
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Answered on May 21, 2018
You should ask for a recommendation from your contractor or your real estate agent.......
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Is a Declaration of Covenants set up by developer in 1992 still valid if there has never been a board in place after he left?
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Answered on May 21, 2018
The answer to such a question is governed by the language of your declaration and bylaws.
Can a neighbor stop our child(6 y/o) from drawing with chalk on our shared driveway. Who owns the driveway?
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Answered on May 07, 2018
It sounds petty, but what you can and cannot do on the shared driveway is likely governed by a Shared Driveway Agreement.
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Does a contractor who is building a home have to honor the timeline in the contract?
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Answered on May 06, 2018
Yes, this sounds like a breach of contract. How much have you paid this builder? You may want to consider terminating the contract and finding...
We bought a house and now the roof leaks? Should the seller or home inspector pay for the repairs?
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Answered on May 04, 2018
The sellers' obligation is to disclose the defects and conditions that they were aware of during their ownership. The home inspector's obligation...
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How to enforce by-laws w/someone who totally disregards them
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Answered on May 01, 2018
Typically, a condominium association would enforce its bylaws. You might have standing (depending on what the declaration and bylaws say) to seek...
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Is vermiculite in an attic in a house in Wisconsin considered a defect?
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Answered on April 28, 2018
Yes, vermiculite should be disclosed if the seller is aware of it. I have successfully sued on this issue before.
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We own a side-by-side condo. The association is ourselves and our neighbors. How do we update the by-laws with our names?
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Answered on April 28, 2018
Per Wis. Stat. s. 703.10(5), the bylaws may be amended by vote of the unit owners.