Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Purchase Agreement of Mobile Home
I purchased a mobile home on property. The agreement was notarized and I have been making payments since 2003. The original seller would not record the documents because he didn't understand that I would still be liable for the payments.
Seller got into a financial bind and wanted to sell me the property for a flat 25,000. I could not get a loan so the original owner sold the property to another party.
Second party wanted me to sign a rental agreement. I refused but am still making the payments to the original seller and to the other buyer because that is what I was instructed to do.
The second buyer offered to put a new home on the property last summer and I declined the offer.
All the paperwork I have is notarized. I would like to sue the original seller and the second buyer but need an attorney who will also sue for his legal fees.
I just want the property to be mine after making all the payments. I only have 5-1/2 year supposedly left on the property before it is suppose to be mine.
Please advise. Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Purchase Agreement of Mobile Home
I think you want an attorney who will take the case on a contingency (percentage) basis, and not ask for money up front. Otherwise, I don't know who you want the attorney to sue for legal fees. However, the code of ethics that we lawyers follow does not allow for contingency fees in these type of cases.
What you really seem to need is an action voiding the second sale, as well as going after the original owner to reinstate your purchase.
Did the second buyer know you were purchasing the mobile home? Did you agree to buy the property, as well as the mobile home?
There are other complications. Try to find a real estate attorney in your area, but don't be surprised when the attorney requires some money up front for legal fees.
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