Tom Resnick
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Don't forget a final, important step in dealing with contractorsFeb 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We are attempting to refinance our mortgage and just learned there is a mechanics lien against our property. This was a guy who did some remodeling work for us about ...
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Tenant can't withhold rent if landlord refuses to make repairsJan 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am having big problems with my landlord and I am hoping you can help me. One, if the property needs repair and the landlord refuses to fix the problem, what option...
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Does a new owner have recourse for a sluggish septic?Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We bought a home with a septic system about three months ago. We bought the home from an older woman who had lived there the past 24 years. There are five people in o...
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Shy away from lease-to-own deals if property is in foreclosureDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. A neighbor of a friend of mine is going through foreclosure. The house is empty. I spoke to the neighbor and he is offering to lease the property to me with an option...
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Title searches are done differently from state to stateNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My son, a single guy in his 20s, purchased a home two years ago in another state. Due to many circumstances, he no longer can afford it and to save him from being for...
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Both sides can decline to renew an apartment leaseNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I have been renting a unit in an apartment complex for almost 3 years. Our rent has never been late nor have we violated any terms of our lease as writ...
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Review building rules before buying a lotOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wife and I bought property that came with covenants and restrictions regarding what could be built. We submitted our plans according to the design guidelines. To d...
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Renters should check to see if landlord is in troubleOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - A little while ago in her Daily Herald column, business writer Anna Kukec addressed an issue regarding foreclosures that should concern anyone currently renting a reside...
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Get a second opinion on furnaceOct 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I signed a contract to purchase a home being sold by the owner. We got a home inspector and he determined that the furnace was installed improperly...
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Problems can crop up at closingSep 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wife and I bought a house. We had a home inspection and the inspector said the air conditioner was no good. The sellers agreed to replace the air conditioner b...