Should sellers be responsible?

The sewer line could not have been replaced without a permit. I would request a copy of the invoice for the work allegedly performed by the seller...

What is the New Jersey law on receiving a deposit back from a contractor before work is started?

The Contractors Registration Act (part of the Consumer Fraud Act) and the NJ Door to Door Home Repair Sales Act both require that a home...

Health club memberships are regulated by the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Any club that sells memberships for a period of more than 3 months is...

Can I fire my contractor?

Home improvement contracts are covered by the NJ Consumer Fraud Act. If the contract does not include a three day right to cancel, a start date, a...

What is the obligation of a realtor to the home owner whose rental property she is listing?

A verbal listing agreement is typically not enforceable because it violates the statute of frauds. There may be exceptions - for example...

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You should consult with a local real estate attorney. You could do an easement for a term of years, a license, or a lease. However, it would be...

If the contract does not provide for a late fee or interest, then the merchant cannot charge it to you. Once a lawsuit is filed, the merchant may...

You should contact a probate attorney. If the estate has not been settled, it is likely that the executor can sell the property.

Do both(me and my wife) have sign CD in purchasing house, if wife is outside USA?

It may depend on whether you are buying all cash or with a mortgage. With a mortgage, you wife will likely need to sign even if her name is not on...

On April 8th title company put money into Escrow do to there was not a clean title on our property

What does your escrow agreement state? Unless the escrow specifies a date, the Buyer may retain the escrow until the mortgage is cleared. As the...