Real Estate Water issues, why did the sellers try to hide the fact their well is running dry? Are sellers required to report it?

As noted by my colleague, acceptance of an offer is typically followed by an inspection period and the seller would be obligated to make...

Privacy law I asked a question a couple days ago "Can my neighbor use video to incriminate me on my own property?

If you are in a place that is visually public, such as your driveway, then you may be videoed and your permission is not needed. If you are being...

Can the contractor file a mechanic lien against my property even though we agree to arbitration in case of dispute?

The lien is security for payment and has nothing to do with going to court or before an arbitrator. As noted by my colleagues, the contractor needs...

Does the builder have liability or is there any potential claim from our side ?

I agree with my colleagues. You could potentially negotiate a higher payment for the trespass, but it sounds like you've already accepted the $500....

If a hand written will.leaves a house to someone do you have to sale the house?

Your mother's will does not say sell the house, but you don't say if the will says you can't sell the house. Usually, when a will bequeaths...

Do the step children have rights to the house my mom and stepdad shared after she died first and he recently passed

Your step siblings may be correct. Did your mother have a will? Did that will set forth how the house was to be devised following her death? If it...

That's what judges do; they make decisions about people's disputes and order people to follow the decision. You already have an oral sharing...

If i reside on a property in which i had been contracted to clean and still have not been reimburse or payed can i file a lien?

You need to get a lawyer immediately. Verbal agreements are generally not allowed in real estate, but you may be able to prove an equitable...

What does this quitclaim mean?

It means that Ralfie is giving up any interest in the property in question to Joe, who is now the sole owner. As mentioned by my colleagues, Ralfie...

What agencies can I file a complaint against my Century 21 Realtor with in the state of CA.

The Former Department of Real Estate is now called the Bureau of Real Estate. The website is www.dre.ca.gov.