New house Agreement of Sale contains 'Arbitration' Only clause, Can I still file a case or hire attorney?
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You can hire an attorney,  but you must arbitrate.  If the contract does not state that the results of the arbitration are binding,  you might be able to sue after you have arbitrated.   Sometimes the arbitration clause refers only to disputes over deposits.  If your dispute is not just over the buyer's deposit, you might not have to arbitrate.  Read the "default" paragraph of the contract carefully.
800364
When you had the contract for sale drawn up, did it include a clause that there were no known pending assessments on the property?  Did you review the association minutes to see if anything out of the ordinary was discussed?  Sometimes a pending assessment will even show up in a title search if the attorney for the condo assoc. has filed it in an attempt to alert potential buyers to that possibility. \n\nYou can file a form with the post office that says you need their new address in order to serve them with a subpoena.  Some states even allow you to send in a request to the DMV for a current address for process of service.\n\nDidn't they put their forwarding address on their 1099 certification form at the closing?  You could also do a property tax search in their current town to see if they own any property and have them served at that address. \n\n"most lawyers will give you thirty minutes to figure out of you've got a case or not (they're looking to see if they can make money with it). "  Oh please ... time is money and no one gives money away for free.  These types of matter are NOT taken on a contingency basis.  Very few cases are taken on a contingency basis, and 95% of those are personal injury matters or workers comp.  Those are the only two matters that are virtually guaranteed to get a free consult.
685872
Well, the law in specifics is different from state to state.  But my best advice (I'm only a former legal secretary, not a lawyer) is to remove the rubbish to the appropriate dump or whatever, and charge their escrow account for its removal.  If you dump it on their new place, you would be liable for their damages in cleaning it up.\n\nIf escrow has already closed, you can still sue them in small claims court for the costs of removal.\n\nRemember, you want the problem resolved, not escalated into a feud.
71425
Look at your agreement.  \n\nI believe that if YOU are the one that FOUND that house it is your right to go through the whole deal with just your attorney and the seller.  \n\nGood luck to you.  I sold 2 houses and bought 3 with out any realeste agents!  So it is possible to do.   \n\nOur first sell - we were insecure and signed with an agent and the deal was that if we sold it on our own we wouldn't owe them a penny.  So we did it.  This may be the case with you... Kind of like you are both out there pounding the pavement.  They are looking for you and YOU are looking for you. Who ever finds the house that you want - will get the credit for it.  If you found it on your own then you get the credit for it - they shouldn't have any right to that sale unless you want them to and give them that power.  \n\nGood luck - look at the contract you signed with them.
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I am not a lawyer and you did not make it totally clear, but it seems like your obligation is only to the Franchisor and not the owner of the property. Of course that assumes that you were never a party to the original lease.\n\nIf the Franchisor has released you from your contract, then you would be clear.
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Yes, but this is an up hill battle. The laws are not really in your favor. \n\nHave your attorney file a "stay judgment order" which should give you time to mount an appeal. There are nonprofit organizations out there to help you, do some searching for pro bono housing council.
1110096
I doubt the lien would be enforceable since he had no ownership interest in the house when judgement was entered, but I recommend consulting a lawyer, things things vary from state to state.
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Add up the total of the damages, subtract $45 for what they've already paid you, and then subtract your court fees. Is it really worth fighting for the remainder amount?\n\nIn your paperwork that you signed for them to begin moving and after they completed the work, there should be a paragraph on the mover's limited liabilities. You agreed to those terms when you signed the paperwork.\n\nShould you sue them? I don't think so.\n\nYou might be better served if you reported them to the BBB at http://www.bbb.org
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Since they've put the home up for sale, you need to act fast.  Go to the county recorder's office and file a lien against their home, which will come up when the title company starts the escrow proceedings.  You may also want to file a lis pendens, although you may have to file a claim in superior court first.  I'm in California, so I can't be sure of any of this.  It may be worth it to talk to an investigator about how to get all the necessary information on things other than the home.  The investigator can tell you if you need an attorney, or can recommend a paralegal who can help you if you file in pro per.  But you probably do need to file a lawsuit, because much of the assets involved can only be disclosed by a court order (at least here in California), and that means having a judgment, then an Order to Show Cause.  Colorado probably has something similar, but you can't count on the specifics.\n\nIf you don't want to pay for a lawyer, a paralegal or an investigator is essential.  They will tell you if you get in over their heads, and recommend a good, hopefully not too expensive, lawyer.\n\nGood luck, and do move fast!
1102386
If it does not state that those were included specifically IN THE LEASE, then it is very unlikely that you can do anything at all. I suggest you read your lease carefully and, if after reading it you still have reason to believe you should have had both items, I suggest you speak to a lawyer. There may be nothing you can do.
386339
Retrieve your copy of the rental agreement. Go through it, and there will be a section which should specify the division of liability for general house-keeping and repairs. I'm quite sure that pipes are considered part of the structure of the house, and are therefor the responsibility of the landlord, and not yours.\n\nYour best option is to issue a demand notice. State your claim for the money, and say that you will take the matter to the County (or equivalent) court if the money is not received in 14 days. She should know (especially if this is not her only property) the rules and regulations for construction issues. A simple threat is likely to yield results.
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I presume this is your property and you have hired the property manager to manage it for you.  You should look at the management agreement.  Most have an arbitration clause to prevent expensive lawsuits.  They probably also have a clause that exempts them except for gross negligence on their part.  (Which this might be.)  I suspect you have much stronger rights if you are a tenant of the building than an owner.
220804
Talk to a lawyer. Most likely, to properly sue the company, you will have to serve the Resident Agent. If you serve anyone else, the case will likely be thrown out.
339663
As long as you are genuinely seeking to start your search over, and not purchase a home the agent has brought to your attention it should not be an issue.\n\nA simple written request will satisfy the termination clause in the Exclusive Buyer Brokerage agreement, used in the State of Florida, that I use with my clients.\n\nYour state may be different, and you may want to speak with an attorney.\n\nHowever, as a Realtor, I would much rather be told that a client wants a change. This frees up time for other clients, with whom I may have a better relationship.
194770
My advice is this, a contract is not going to assure that they pay and yes you will be able to sue in small claims court the the money owed but if you feel that you don't want to deal with all that I have a solution. I happen to be an investor who buys real estate notes which you clearly have. Now I would be willing to cash you out and give a lump sum of cash for your property and you can walk away and not worry about it. durland78@yahoo.com
266160
Take your contract to a lawyer and look for an opt out.  Homeowner associations are notoriously corrupt.  For instance they can force a sale of property by claiming they never got your money and then their friend buys it up at a forclosure auction that isn't advertised.
572847
Did you read the "fine print" in the loan contract? Looks like you need a lawyer.