I purchased a foreclosure - cash deal. I just closed and found the house was improperly winterized and pipes are cracked.

Unfortunately, I see a lot of problems with a claim here. First is that you would have to sue Fannie Mae. Second is that foreclosures are often...

You can't sue the Village to enforce their code. That's a matter, for better or worse, of government discretion. You could, however, sue your...

Is it worth getting a lawyer involved with my busted pipe claim agains HOA?

Get a copy of your insurance policy. Get a copy of your HOA's declarations and bylaws. Bring them to an attorney. Based on the run-around you...

To expound a bit on Ms. Stage's answer, the credit score is a legitimate concern because of future assessments. This is a cash deal so there's no...

Reading between the lines, it sounds like they may be building within your property, but within the bounds of a utility easement on your property. ...

A fruit tree exist near property line of owner and expands across property line. Who is legal owner of the fruit over the line?

Usually once the fruit falls, though, it is the property of whomever owns the land onto which it falls. Don't "encourage" the fruit to fall, though.

My apartment has damages caused by the carelessness in apartment above and I have no insurance.

Ms. Rothbort is spot on. If this is a rental, as it seems, the other occupant would be responsible for any damages, and you would not. However,...

Homeowner had lots of trees cut thinking it was on their property. Then found out they were on common grounds.

The homeowner is probably responsible for removing the branches and stumps. The association or whomever has title to the common ground may have...

I'm getting sued for $500 property damage that my pot belly pigs did to a neighbor's yard. I need some advice on what to do.

Ms. Larkin has some great advice. I would only add that you may want to check into whether you are exempt from collection on a judgment under your...

What are property owners rights regarding easements? thank you

I agree that you could assist us by providing more details. That said, the fact that you know of this easement means it is probably documented...