Do I bother getting an attorney to fight for compensation of costly plumbing work?

I agree with both answers above. You will have an issue with the time as 14 years could very well make this time barred.

Can the water agency (N.I.D.) charge me for a culvert repair when I am not even a customer

It is possible you could be obligated to pay depending on many things. You should talk to a local real estate attorney for advice.

I agree with Andrew. This is a fairly complex area of law and you should consult with a local real estate attorney with all the facts for the best...

When I sell my house, am I required to disclose that the neighboring house is a full-time airbnb rental?

It is safer to disclose this. You are obligated to disclose things that you are aware of that are material to the value of the property. Based on...

Will I lose my deposit although I still have loan contingency in place?

Janet is correct. I have noticed many agents do not fill in the interest rate on the loan contingency. It that case you may have a problem. If the...

Calif mortgage at death......

I think this question is better answered by an estate planning attorney, I will change the category.

Do I need a Real Estate Attorney

Frank is correct about your rights to the contract information.

Removing a negative item from credit report

Even when the creditor issues a letter like this it can take a few months to show up on your report. I agree that it should be off now. You may...

Do know of an attorney that will take our foreclosure case against B of A & Household Bank (HSBC).?

Many of the "trial mods" end up like this. It is a fact that once you make a few payments on time your loan becomes more valuable when the bank...

Corporate sub lease question

You should first read your lease to see if a sublease is allowed. If not allowed (most likely) then you need to discuss your options with the...