Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

contract of sale

we recently bought a house via a contract of sale. after the fact we have been bent over by the county with very ridiculas fines and fees because the house was not permited. who is liable? the seller (the property is still in his name) or the new buyer?


Asked on 1/30/09, 1:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: contract of sale

If some matters were not disclosed, you may have a lawsuit against the seller. The question is for how much. How are you able to assess the damages. Are permits now obtainable? I do not know if legal fees are included in your damages without looking at what has happened in detail. If you have significant damages and want to hire a attorney to demand money from the seller and try to pursue a recovery, let me know.

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Answered on 1/30/09, 1:32 pm
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: contract of sale

This should all be disclosed in your sales agreement otherwise the seller will be responsiblle. If the home was not permitted, then there was not good title to be sold and you would have an action against the seller.

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Scott

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Answered on 1/30/09, 5:30 pm


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