Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

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my lender violated a statute but claims the statute does not have a remedy so i am out of luck. is it true that if a statute does not include a remedy there is nothing to complain about?


Asked on 5/27/09, 1:54 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: real estate

Theoretically every wrong has a remedy. I am currently handling an appeal based on a lender's violating a law that seemingly has no remedy. If you have lender problems you should not be getting your legal advice from the lender!

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Answered on 5/27/09, 2:11 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: real estate

Theoretically every wrong has a remedy. I am currently handling an appeal based on a lender's violating a law that seemingly has no remedy. If you have lender problems you should not be getting your legal advice from the lender!

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Answered on 5/27/09, 2:11 am
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: real estate

There is the question of standing to sue, i.e., to whom the remedy belongs.

In California, for example, we have a bunch of laws regulating the issuance of securities. However, a private person cannot maintain suit for violation of many of these regulatory statutes - only the attorney general or the commissioner of corporations may sue the issuer.

Similarly, there may be no private cause of action for a lender's violation of certain statutes. As Mr. Stone points out, don't take the lender's word for it!

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Answered on 5/27/09, 11:12 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: real estate

If it is merely a technical violation without financial damage to you, report it to the appropriate agencies for action.

If you have been financially damaged by the conduct of a lender, illegal or not, you could bring suit. In that case, feel free to contact me for legal help if serious about taking action.

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Answered on 5/27/09, 12:55 pm


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