How would an association that is nearly bankrupt go about suing a shady developer that sold them poorly constructed condos which are less than 2 years old?
Would something like this neccessarily have to go to court or could mediation be used?
What type of attorney would handle such a case?
2007-03-23 02:10:17 · 7 answers · asked by OustFantastic 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I hate to be depressing but... if the developer is in the habit of doing this he probably has a really good lawyer and can afford to outlast you in the courts. My condo association had a similar problem (renovated condos not new). We can't even afford to fix the violations caused by the developer not using licensed personnel to do things like wiring and plumbing. Usually these people simply have way more money available and only prey on people they know can't afford to fight them. We tried mediation and it did nothing.
Check and see if your city government has made provisions for this sort of thing. Good luck.
2007-03-23 02:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Shanna J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Telephone books are full of Attorneys that would handle this case.
Just check under "Real Estate" Attorneys.
And if that doesn't do the trick - Call your Local Bar Association, tell them your story and ask them for a referral to an Attorney who normally handles these kind of cases.
Chances are that you could easily find an Attorney that would handle this case on a "Contingency Fee" basis with just a little up front to start with.
Whether or not it "goes to Court or Mediation" depends on a lot of things way to numerous to mention here.
Good Luck!
2007-03-23 02:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attorneys usually take civil cases on a contingency basis, meaning their fee is a part of the settlement, if any. No settlement or court award, so no fee to the attorney.
Attorneys who specialize in taking plaintiffs' cases would be the ones to call. Check your Yellow Pages. Or call the lawyers' referral service in your county.
Sometimes, when contracts are involved, mediation or arbitration is required in the contract.
2007-03-23 02:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might commence by ability of attempting to touch a supervisor on the police branch. document a checklist and tell them the precise time of your call so they'd seek for who became on accountability answering telephones and hearth the guy. in case you don't get any help there, pass over their heads to the state patrol. Then, you prefer a attorney. i comprehend that dealing with a attorney isn't hassle-free, yet its the only way you stand a real risk of having retribution. you will desire to sue the lender. you will desire to press rates against the thugs, and you need to additionally contemplate a lawsuit against the police branch for failure to respond on your call. Did you call 9-a million-a million or only the police place of work directly? attempt to get a replica of the telephone communication you had which may be marvelous data in court against the police branch that did no longer respond. Sorry to pay attention approximately your loss. good success and desire I helped slightly.
2016-10-01 09:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually every county has a legal aid program located in their local courthouse. You would have to call the courthouse and find out what days they are there and what times. They are local attorneys that volunteer for this. You have to go early as it is on a first come first serve basis. They would be able to help you.
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2007-03-23 02:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by CC Babydoll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the realtor that you went through or the state real estate commission.
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2007-03-23 02:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by bodie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋