Roofing contractor refuses to pay labor sub-contractor

If all the conditions of your contract were satisfied you may file a mechanics lien or pursue an action to recover damages. Since litigation costs...

If an HOA isn't completing repairs in a "reasonable" amount of time, can I put HOA fees in an escrow account?

Without fully examining your CC&R's, I think this is a reasonable approach to the situation. My concern is that you are implying that you haven't...

As a tenant, you have more rights than you might believe. You do have the right to exclude people from the property, possess and control it. This...

A house deal was closing and a note was left detailing an issue for the new owner. It outlined a known anomaly in the plumbing

A NJ real estate attorney would be better suited to answer this because real estate forms are state-specific. With that said, generally a real...

I was served a unlawful detainer-eviction what is the best way to handle this when filing answer to complaint?wrongfully done

The rules on how to file responses, counterclaims, answers, and the like vary not just by state, but they also vary by each individual court....

Buying house in FL with boyfriend - how do I protect my cash interest in the property when he is getting a VA loan.

Depending on the terms of the loan, your boyfriend may be able to convey the deed to both of you after closing, which would then place you on the...

Is it ethical for an agent to inform another seller of the offered price and financials to another property before closing?

It appears there may be an ethical violation. If your agent is a REALTOR, she is bound by the National Association of Realtor's Code of Ethics....

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If the landlord hired an independent contractor, it's unlikely that the landlord could be held liable. You are well within your rights to demand...

Can I send my buyer on an appointment to view a property with the listing agent and not be present?

While the above advice is good (you should be at an office where trust among co-agents flourishes) I would also add that if you have your buyer...