Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

I have a mortgage out on my house. The problems are The foundation (basement walls) are falling down, Has plumbing problems, and just found extensive termite damage from basement up to the 2nd floor (1 wall is almost completely destroyed). What rights do I have to get out of this mortgage and home other than just a forclosure?


Asked on 6/06/11, 6:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

None. The problems have nothing to do with the mortgage lender. If it is only a short time since your settlement, you MAY have claims against the seller if it did not disclose issues that existed at the time of the sale, and against the home inspector and the company that did the wood destroying insect inspection, if none of those issues were flagged in their reports.

Consult a local real estate lawyer to find out if you have any such claims.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 6/06/11, 7:17 am


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