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NY Foreclosure Lawsuit Names Bank of America, Other Big Banks

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman intends to hold some of the nation’s biggest banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase accountable for what he calls “deceptive conduct” in the foreclosure crisis. The lawsuit was filed Friday …

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Seller Disclosure Laws May Allow You to Sue for Fraud or Damages

Seller disclosure laws may allow homeowners to sue for fraud or damages of recently purchased house. Home buyers that discover fraud or damages in new home may be allowed to sue under seller disclosure laws. Homeowners should contact a real estate attorney to discover if they can sue for fraud or damages under seller disclosure laws. After purchasing a house and finding damages a homeowner can sue for fraud under seller disclosure laws.

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Real Estate Investor Not Eligible for Class Action Lawsuit

Real estate investor is not eligible for class action lawsuit. Class action lawsuit not available for all homeowners. Real estate investor in foreclosure may not be eligible for class action lawsuit. In a bank class action lawsuit real estate investor need evidence of bank wrongdoing. Real estate investor with foreclosed flipped property is not eligible for class action lawsuit, unless there is specific evidence of the bank’s negligence.

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Buy Land to Avoid Property Encroachment

Buy land to avoid a property encroachment lawsuit. To avoid property encroachment buy the disputed land. Obtain an easement on your vacation property or buy land if a property is in danger of encroachment. Solve zoning issues with an easement or buy the disputed land to avoid property encroachment. A vacation property in danger of encroachment can avoid a lawsuit with an easement or the purchase of the disputed land. Encroachment on a neighbor’s property? Buy the land from your neighbor to avoid property encroachment or obtain an easement to avoid the property encroachment.

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Property Dispute Needs Real Estate Attorney Consultation

Property dispute needs real estate attorney consultation. A property dispute with a rotten neighbor needs a real estate attorney to be resolved. A real estate attorney consults state law and legal documentation to resolve a property dispute. A consultation with a real estate attorney can help resolve a property dispute with a rotten neighbor. Consult a real estate attorney with a property dispute when a neighbor won’t cooperate and the law is unclear.

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Condo Association Fees, Dues, Lawsuits Can Strain A New Buyer

If you’re living in a condo, you will have to deal with the condo association and all that comes with it, including condo association fees, dues, meetings, rules, and if the condo association gets involved in a lawsuit, it can become even more complication. Especially if you’re a new buyer, you should receive disclosure about any lawsuits the condo association is involved with before you buy. If you do not request or receive such seller disclosure, you may be able to get out of paying some costs, or get out of the sale itself.

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Lis Pendens May Prevent Sale Of Your Home

A lis pendens, or a document that is recorded against the title to the home, may stop you from selling your home. The lis pendens tells potential buyers that there is a lawsuit against the property and they might not want to buy your house. If a lis pendens is filed against your house, you should work with a real estate attorney to work out the case and be able to proceed with the sale of your home.

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Seller Disclosure: Lawsuit May Not be Worth Time and Effort To Fix Problem

Seller disclosure is required in most states, meaning a seller has to reveal any defects or problems with the house to a buyer. However, the seller disclosure laws and requirements vary greatly from state to state. If a buyer discovers problems with the home that they think were not revealed through seller disclosure, they should evaluate the money, time and effort it will take to fix the problem. Often it’s a simple fix to the house, but the seller disclosure lawsuit can leave you with a lot of legal fees.

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Hire A Home Inspector To Assist With a Masonite Siding and Wood Rot Problem

A homeowner’s supporting wood structure is rotting. He discovered the problem when replacing decayed Masonite siding, and wonders whether he has any recourse with the seller for not informing him about the problem. He might want to hire a home inspector now to determine the source of his problem and then proceed to fix it.

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Lawsuit May Be Only Way Out Of Real Estate Ownership Dispute With Family Member

Buying or owning real estate with family can be tricky. What can you do if when one family member stops contributing and won’t agree to sell. If the co-owner won’t ultimately agree to be removed from the title to a home on whose mortgage he’s made no payments, it may be necessary to file a partition suit.

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