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Ask a real estate pro: Do I have to pay to repair shared wall in a duplex?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: A leak from a roof drain needs to be repaired in the wall between the two homes in our duplex. Do I...
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Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA change rules about paint color for our house?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Can the HOA force us to change the color of our house after approving it?
Ask a real estate pro: How can we facilitate home renovations?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: What can we do to make sure kitchen remodeling and other home renovations go smoothly?
Ask a real estate pro: What can we do about new apartment’s surprise special assessment?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: In the process of trying to buy an apartment, we found out about a special assessment that the seller didn't disclose. What...
Ask a real estate pro: Can I break lease in poorly maintained building?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: My apartment building is poorly maintained. How can I break my one-year lease?
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Ask a real estate pro: How can I get my HOA to allow car covers?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How can I get my HOA to allow car covers in the community?
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Ask a real estate pro: How can we get rid of our rowdy renters?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: Some renters in our townhome community are disruptive. What can we do to make our neighborhood safe and peaceful again?
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Ask a real estate pro: How I can find ex so I can sell condo we bought together?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: I just remembered my ex's name is also on the deed of the condo I'm trying to sell. How can I reclaim...
Ask a real estate pro: How can I protect myself against wire transfer scams?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How can I protect myself from wire fraud and scams when buying or selling a property?
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Ask a real estate pro: How do we get builder to deal with construction site eyesore?
A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: A construction site in the neighborhood is a mess. How do we get it cleaned up?