Gary M. Singer

Q: We just got our home inspection report back, and it is much worse than we expected.

Q: We just got our home inspection report back, and it is much worse than we expected.

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Q: My condominium association is threatening to foreclose on my home over an unpaid assessment of $380 from last year.

Q: We just got our home inspection report back, and it is much worse than we expected. There are issues with the roof, the air conditioning and “possible electrical problems.” We love the house, but we are starting to feel like we are buying somebody else’s problem. Can we get them to fix things, or can we walk away without losing our deposit?

Community associations are required to send specific written notices before they can add attorneys fees, record a lien or file a foreclosure case.

Q: My condominium association is threatening to foreclose on my home over an unpaid assessment of $380 from last year. I had a financial hiccup, and, by the time I had the money, the interest, late fees, and their attorney’s fees had grown to more than $3,000. Can they really take my home over this? — Diane

Q: My condominium association is threatening to foreclose on my home over an unpaid assessment of $380 from last year. I had a financial hiccup, and, by the time I

Q: My insurance company just told me it will not renew my homeowners policy, and a few days later, my mortgage company warned that it will buy “lender-placed” insurance if I do not show proof of a new policy.