who is responsible for vandalism in a house that is still owned by the builder?
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laws are different from state to state and sometimes from county to county-
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call the county courthouse in which the house is in and talk to civil department to see there is a foreclosure case... also it would be listed in the newspaper
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Get a lawyer ASAP!  \n\nAs the landlord, you are the property owner so any improvements to that building's structure is your property.  \n\nLaws always depend on which state you are from however.  Like for example, I am in NY, I just recently moved from a house owned by someone else (alcoholic jerk).  Structurally we did not do anything different to it because we did not have that kind of money.  We remodeled the bathroom though and painted and put new carpets down. We put new lights in also. Legally we were allowed to take our carpets, lights and sinks and medicine cabinet back and take it with us as long as we left the house with the original fixtures it had.  \n\nIf we had replaced the roof and siding we can't very well rip it off right?  Otherwise we would have to replace it. \n\nIf they want to take that addition off they would have to foot the bill and fix the big hole in the house with new plywood, new insulation, probably a window/door, and new siding. They would also have to fix the inside of that room with new paint/wallpaper and probably have to fix the floor after being connected to a room that isn't there anymore. I doubt they would want that added cost.
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In the state of Maine it is the landlords responsibility.  I would assume it is there.  Call code enforcement and document that you have called by letting your landlord know by mail or letter (make sure it is written).
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Vandalism is a misdemeanor but it can also be class as criminal mischief depending on what was done and value of property destroyed
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You need to confirm the accuracy of the neighbor's story and validate they aren't just running off at the mouth.  Probe the neighbor to find out the name of the team that performed the restoration - if so, contact the team and confirm with them that they actually performed work in the house.  If possible request something in writing.  Don't tell them you believe you've been deceived - keep it generic such as you're trying to make a file of the history of the house repairs in case you need it in the future.  If you tell them you might sue the seller the restoration team might be leary of helping for fear of becoming locked into a legal battle.\n\nIn Texas the consumer is protected under The Deceptive Trade Practices Act - I'm sure there's one in your area as well.  If the seller intentionally withheld this information you can file suit deeming false, misleading or a deceptive sale and sue for damages.  When you sue you are entitled to amounts up to three times the damage.\n\nAdvise the realtor that represented you of your new information and have them contact the selling realtor to see if a suitable agreement can be reached.  If the seller refuses to budge,  express your desire to pursue legal action.  At this point if it comes to this you must place in writing a notice to the seller telling them your findings and that you believe they have deceived you under the Deceptive Trade Act.  Let the seller know in writing if they don't agree to your terms or make suitable amends you will sue and be entitled to damages of up to three times the amount.  Typically once you write a letter expressing your intent to sue, deceptive sellers will try to make amends.
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The board represents the owners of the building.\n\nAt first glance it appears that they are suing the developer for failing to disclose issues with the building due to the need for a loan corresponding with the lawsuit against the developer.\n\nGet more involved with you association. That's the best advice I can give you.
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Are you licensed for home destruction?
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Are you asking about whose more guilty, the person who breaks into the house or the person who pays for the burgler's kit?  In modern American jurisprudential thought, both are EQUALLY liable for any damages, assuming theire is reason to believe the person 'paying' was 'reasonably aware' that the funds were going to be used illegally.
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First of all name the Realtor, the realty company, and the owners in the suit.  Let the judge decide who is liable and who isn't.  Talk to the home buyers AFTER THE SALE GOES THROUGH and hope they say that the picture is why they looked at the house.\n\nYou should seek damages for the going rate of commercial use of private pictures.  Then you should seek punitive damages.  Ask for the Realtors full commission on the house, and also an arbitrary sum like 5 Million for the company not ensuring their employee was not breaking the law (to teach them a lesson).\n\nThen you can let them plea bargain you down to the commission plus 500,000.\n\nMake sure you can prove that the sale went through because of your pictures.  That way you can say, "If it wasn't for me, the house would not have sold."
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Ask your realtor. Ask the realtor representing the buyer and if you can, ask the owner themselves. \n\nThey are required to disclose any and all information regarding the property. If they do not, they can be held liable.
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Your Landlord is liable.  He needs to provide these services for you.  Below is the statue from the TN Real Esate Comission.  Call a lawyer and sue this guy.  Be sure to keep really good records to prove your case in court.\n   \n \n 66-28-304. Maintenance by landlord.\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n   \n \n (a)  The landlord shall:  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (1) Comply with requirements of applicable building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety;  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (2) Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition;  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (3) Keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition; and  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (4) In multi-unit complexes of four (4) or more units, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste from common points of collection subject to § 66-28-401(3).  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (b)  If the duty imposed by subdivision (a)(1) is greater than any duty imposed by any other paragraph of subsection (a), the landlord's duty shall be determined by reference to subdivision (a)(1).  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (c)  The landlord and tenant may agree in writing that the tenant perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, and remodeling, but only if the transaction is entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord.  \n  \n \n \n   \n \n (d)  The landlord may not treat performance of the separate agreement described in subsection (c) as a condition to any obligation or performance of any rental agreement.  \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n   \n \n [Acts 1975, ch. 245, § 2.104; T.C.A., § 64-2824.]
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Serve notice, and if that doesn't work sue.\n\nSince property is involved it's probably best to get it lawyered, but a solicitor's letter will probably do the trick.
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If it is of some historical significance you may find something at the historical society, otherwise you are probably out of luck.  You might check at your local city or county building department if there were any recent remodeling or renovations to the house, they may have something close to blueprints.
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Contact the Better Business Bureau in your area.  They should have information on the contractor.
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Person who bought the house.  Good luck getting those people out though.
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Ask any realtor.  This information is readily available to them.  The title or deed for the house lists all of the previous owners, what improvements were made (such as when structures on the land were built), and dated records of how much it was sold for.  I believe there is a way to obtain this information from your county's courthouse as well.