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One owner is selling his unit as "year-round". Does the Association have a fiduciary duty to disclose this misrepresentation to the realtor or buyer? Can the Association be held liable if it does not? The building was originally sold as year-round, but that was a fraudulent... Read more »
All my answers are based on NJ statutes and case law. I am not familiar with PA law. So assuming the development were in NJ, I would answer as follows.
There would be no obligation for the Association to review every ad with Seller's puffing in it. I would assume you are referring to a... Read more »
If I have these suspicions, should the police get involved first, or should I consult with an attorney first? I no longer have access to current financial records and the elderly woman would probably deny any abuse.
You can make an online report to Adult Protective Services. You can also find an elder lawyer near you on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).
Was in MVA in Massachusetts. My vehicle in accident had "full coverage" to Mass standards. My name was on another vehicle as a co-borrower with a separate insurance policy (different carrier, different vehicle) and person suing me wants to come after the policy for the OTHER vehicle... Read more »
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, I believe your understanding of the operation of insurance coverage is correct, particularly since the carriers are different. At this point, you've probably turned the... Read more »
My ex husband faked an at home paternity test when my daughter was 3. I never questioned it since it was a way to get him out of our lives. He's had no contact with my daughter since. Now my daughter is 13 and wants to know for sure that he is her father and to have him removed for her birth... Read more »
You are looking for advice on a very complicated matter that requires the assistance of counsel. I highly suggest you reach out to counsel in your county/city to discuss your options. Counsel can provide several mechanisms for locating him that you may not have at your disposal. And your case is... Read more »
If you are not happy with your attorney, you should hire a new attorney. The sooner you hire another attorney, the better. Make sure to tell your potential new attorney, what issues you had with your last attorney so the same issues do not come up.
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