Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Indiana

3 years we purchased some property which according to the MLS listing included a 2 car detached garage. The other day, our neighbor questioned why we were in her garage. According to her, she had bought the garage 4 years ago. Upon looking into property lines for the lots we are deeded, I discovered we don't own the garage we have been using for the past 3 years. We believed it was our garage based on the MLS listing, the fact the realtor showed us the garage, the appraisal done at the time of purchase and it shares the share power as the house. Is there any legal recourse for us or did we just lose a nice chunk of property?


Asked on 8/16/10, 6:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Youi may have a cause of action against the former owner. You also may have a cause of action against the broker. These kids of casesare fact sensitive-see an attorney in person. Bring all of the paperwork from your closing as well as all advertising that you can find that related to your purchase.

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Answered on 8/22/10, 4:40 am

I really need to stop answering these questions from my IPhone. You may have a cause of action against the former owner. You also may have a cause of action against the broker. These kinds of cases are fact sensitive-see an attorney in person. Bring all of the paperwork from your closing as well as all advertising that you can find that related to your purchase.

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Answered on 8/24/10, 7:11 pm


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