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If a seller is refusing to refund earnest money, how do I get the money back?

Even if the contract had a financing contingency which was not met, the buyers …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If we had a sewer crew come in to fix a broken pipe and they pulled out a gas line, are they liable for repair costs?

You can sue the sewer company for negligence.  Negligence is the failure to exercise …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If I began the process of purchasing a home on contract but have now been told it is full of black mold, what are my rights?

If you have yet to acquire legal title to the property that you are …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If I sold a land contract and the buyer has not made any payments, can he be charged with fraud?

If you sold property to a buyer and you have yet to receive any …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can a buyer and seller use the same attorney if both parties trust each other the the value of the real estate is very small.

Legally, they can sue the same attorney, so long as the potential conflict of …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago