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Foreclosure Question — title issue discovered after closing

Started by need_help_tenant_advice · Aug 16, 2024 · 2,039 views · 16 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
NH
need_help_tenant_advice OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

title issue discovered after closing. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 2 years. My monthly rent is $1,279. I have a written lease.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

NH
need_help_seller_question

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

TS
throwaway_seller_2026

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

SA
seeking_advice_contractor_CO

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

JC
just_curious_homeowner_WA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

WW
worried_worker_2023

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

DD
desperate_dev_TX

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

NB
newbie_business_owner_CO

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

RJ
RE_Attorney_James Attorney

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under your state's security deposit statute, properly documented.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

JC
just_curious_contractor_NC

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

ES
eComm_Seller_2022

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

JC
just_curious_business_owner_FL

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

TB
throwaway_buyer_2023

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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