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What to do if I purchased a hone in which the heating system is illegal and it wasn't disclosed buy the owner or the home inspector?

The previous owner might be liable if you can show that he knew, or reasonably should have known, that the system was illegal and failed to disclose that. However, if the previous owner did not kno

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 22 days ago

If unpermitted work by the previous owners is now interfering with us obtaining permits for new work, who is responsible for this?

Under the laws of all states in this country, if the seller of the home that you purchased made improvements to it without permits and without disclosing this material fact to you resulting in prob

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 27 days ago

What are the rights of remainderman to a life estate?

Okay, the general rule sif that the person who hsa the life estate (your Mother in law) must maintain the property for the remaindermen (your husband and his brother).  So the money that they

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 1 month ago

Can my wife take our home from me while I was in the hospital by misleading me into signing papers?

I think you certainly should talk to an attorney about this, who will need to review the papers you signed, and get into all of the details of how you ended up signing them.  I'm assuming, her

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar answered 2 years ago

What is the best way for my parents to give/sell me their house?

If your parents are over 60, I'd suggest that they start by talking to an attorney who practices Elder Law, which has become a recognized area of practice.  They should select and visit the at

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar answered 2 years ago

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