Our fire insurance claim was turned down. Should I go to the Insurance Commissioner or hire a lawyer?
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Answered on May 02, 2018
The fact that the fire was accidental does not eliminate the insurer's obligation to pay -- and there may be more than one insurer that is...
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Contractor left with half my house finished but I paid 90% of the money
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Answered on April 16, 2018
You should not pay the contractor anything more, and you should promptly retain legal counsel. Also, take photos of the current conditions inside...
Who is responsible for not providing a seller disclosure prior to closing?
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Answered on April 05, 2018
The seller is required to provide a Form 17 Real Estate Disclosure Statement, and it is surprising that your agent did not obtain one as part of...
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Can any legal action be taken if a seller misrepresented the condition of the home I purchased a year ago?
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Answered on March 29, 2018
You may well have claims against the seller based on the failure to disclose known defects, including a history of settlement on the property. You...
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What type of lawyer do I need to hire to help me with a disagreement I have with a builder?
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Answered on January 24, 2018
You may have claims based on the representations by the sales person and on the map. It is unclear whether the sales person was a realtor or a...
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How do I get back my deposit on a home remodel project that was never started ?
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Answered on January 16, 2018
You may be able to recover up to $12,000 from his contractor's bond. Also, if he was operating as a sole proprietorship, you could get a judgment...
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Can I get seller to be responsible for not disclosing that an addition on my house that was not permitted?
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Answered on January 04, 2018
You may very well have claims against the seller for failing to disclose the non-permitted remodeling work completed in 2007. But please note that...
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The HOA contractor quit and didn't finish my condo. My insurance gave me 2 weeks more in the hotel. What should I do?
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Answered on December 14, 2017
You may have claims both against your HOA, if they assumed responsibility for the repairs, and you may also have claims against the contractor,...
We found out that seller was dishonest on form 17 disclosure about sewer pipeline problems in a recently purchased real-estate
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Answered on December 06, 2017
If the seller had knowledge of the ongoing problem, and was aware that whatever repeated work they were having done to clear the roots would not...
Our townhouse roof needs immediate repairs - our adjoining neighbors does not, and they are refusing to aid in repairs.
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Answered on November 30, 2017
There is likely a covenant of some sort that includes a joint maintenance agreement, so you should have some legal recourse to get your roof fixed...
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