Plumbing Problems after Home Purchase
Generally, when you purchase a home, you are on the hook for all future repairs. However, exceptions do apply. Do determine the liability, if any at all, of the seller for plumbing problem, for exam...
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Understanding Your Mortgage Company’s Good Faith Estimate
Your Good Faith Estimate is a key part of your mortgage process. Read this article to understand the ins and outs of what makes it so important....
Will refinancing my home impact my income tax?
A home refinance may or may not have an impact on your income taxes. Whether or not it does will depend on a variety of factors. One factor is your mortgage. If it is relatively new, meaning, you have...
What legal recourse do I have if repairs promised by the home seller were never made?
A contract for the purchase of a home is just that - a contract. It is legally binding on the home seller who agreed to make the repair. As such, you may have a few different options. If the home sell...
Can I sue the seller of our home for major problems that were not disclosed during the sale, and would the home inspector also be liable for not discovering them?
The home seller could potentially be liable for undisclosed problems under the following two situations: 1) If the seller gave the buyer some sort of warranty or guaranty. If the seller it would be li...
I purchased a new condo several months ago. Since then, the builder has not completed the condo, interest rates have risen dramatically, and my moving costs continue to increase. What actions can I take against the builder?
Your purchase agreement is a legal contract that will be enforced by the court of law. If that legal contract contains a specified closing date, and that date has passed, then the builder may be consi...
Easements and Exits—Using your neighbor’s property as an exit
If you do not have any reasonable alternative for entering and exiting your property other than going across your neighbor's property, you have an easement for right-of-way. An easement means the rig...
PostCan listing agents show homes that are under contract? (2026 Real Estate)
A listing agent may be able to continue to show a home to prospective buyers, depending on the agreement that the listing agent has with the person selling the house. Until the buyer actually owns the...
I own a property site with my sister who is living in it rent-free. She is not interested in purchasing my half. I’m not getting any use or value from the property as is. What are my options?
If your sister is unwilling to sell the property voluntarily or to pay you for your half, your best option is to sue for partition. Of course, before you rush to legal action, you may want to try work...
A Seller’s Guide to Selling a Home
This article will give you tips on avoiding legal pitfalls while selling your house....
Landlord Rights: Collecting Unpaid Rent and Property Damage
If there's no security deposit, or there is one, but it's inadequate (i.e. too small to cover the damages or unpaid rent), then the landlord's recourse is to sue the tenants....
Odors and Pollution: Suing for Diminished Value of Your Home or Property
If odors from an identifiable source, such as a landfill pollute your home, and as a result there is a diminution in the value of your home, you can file a lawsuit against the landfill owner for nuisa...
What are “title insurance” and “mortgage insurance”, and are they necessary?
What are 'title insurance' and 'mortgage insurance', and are they necessary?...
How Is Residential “Livable Space” Legally Defined and Measured?
Some good ways to find out how livable square feet are measured in your location would be to ask realtors, real estate appraisers, and your municipality's building department....
Lien Foreclosure Sales
A foreclosure sale takes all liens off a piece of property, whether the lien exists from the mortgage or from a judgment. ...
If the inspection is not satisfactory, can the buyer back out of the deal?
If the inspection is not satisfactory, can the buyer back out of the deal?...
Homeowner’s Closing Process
What happens between the time my offer to buy property is accepted and when I actually 'close' on the property?...
Contract Options Available When One Spouse Dies Before Completing a Home Sale
If both members of the couple signed the real estate contract, then the contract would still be enforceable against the survivor, even after his or her spouse passed away. The house would (in almost ...
In a Real Estate Sale, Can a Home Buyer’s Agent Bypass the Listing Agent and Go Directly to the Seller?
From a contractual point of view, a buyer's agent could bypass the seller's agent and approach the seller directly, such as to present an offer that the seller's agent has refused to pass on. And sinc...
Typical Provisions in a Seller’s Real Estate Sales Contract
The seller will want to be sure that the contract specifies that 1) s/he (the seller) is entitled to damages (usually the deposit) if the buyer does not fulfill his or her end of the contract; 2) all ...
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