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• Real estate and housing: where to start in NJ, NY and DC Housing rights depend on property location, type of occupancy, lease terms, subsidy programs, and local law. A notice from a landlord is…
• I received a foreclosure complaint or sale notice Treat the legal case and loss-mitigation application as separate tracks with separate deadlines.
• I want to make an offer on a home Understand when you become bound and what conditions protect you before signing or paying.
• My security deposit was not returned Compare the local rules with the tenancy dates and itemized claims; ordinary wear and actual tenant damage differ.
• Someone emailed new wire instructions for closing Stop and independently verify payment instructions through a trusted, previously established channel.
• There is mold, pests or suspected lead Request appropriate inspection and remediation and seek medical guidance for health concerns.
• There is no heat, hot water or a dangerous condition Report emergencies immediately and document ordinary repair requests in writing.
• Property taxes, condo fees or other liens are overdue These obligations can threaten ownership through processes different from mortgage foreclosure.

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