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Originally Posted by janetgilk@gmail.com

Does any one know of a great attorney pertaining to a purchase of a home with many problems not disclosed in contract in TV? Have lots of problems with house inside & out / had inspection but they say 'too bad / real estate agent says: too bad.

Need advice.

If it's something regarding what the real estate agent did not disclose, call that agent's office and speak to the broker of record in that office. If your agent was a Villages agent, that is probably too bad because Villages agents are not Realtors and do not have to abide by the Code of Ethics of a local board of Realtors or the National Assn. of Realtors.

Also, if you believe something was not legal with the agent -- any agent or Realtor, you can notify the real estate division of Florida's Department of Business & Professional Regulation and file a compiant. If the agent is a Realtor, you can also file a complaint with (both) the local board of Realtors and the Natl. Assn. of Relators.

The law states that a homerowner MUST disclose any issues/defects with the property (not cosmetic, however) in what is called a Sellers Disclosure. You should have received a copy of that before you signed a contract and you should have signed one, indicating that you read it and understood it. If the home is new, a Sellers Disclosure would not apply.

As far as an attorney is concerned, I'm not able to help you there. My opinion is that the developer has a corner on the market here in The Villages and other attorneys may not be so quick to fight for you. If you do need an attorney, a seasoned real estate attorney is the only one you should speak with.

Good luck!