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In a Municipality, What Resources Exist for Inexpensive to Free Legal Services on Real Estate Problems?

My husband and I are having major construction issues in our 4 year old condo that we had built from the ground up in 2003. We have experienced everything from major plumbing issues to roof leaks, and the latest, mold, believed to be "Black" mold, caused by the roof leaks. The builder has supposedly gone out of business and the remaining represntative is dragging her feet, the association board members are doing what they can within the system, but in the long-run we are in an unhealthy condo, have been given no real commitment on repairs, and even if we get repairs made are looking at never being able to sell our condo. Can we get legal representation through our state's Attorney General's office, are there other appointed legal services that we might seek, and also is it reasonable to try to get the builder to provide us with one of the new units on the property that are uninhabited? This is a mess! We need as much help and good advice as we can possibly get---thanks

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1. You'll want to start your search for inexpensive to free legal services by calling your state's bar association. (Generally, the Attorney General won't get involved in matters like the one you described.) State bar associations usually have programs or know of programs that you can contact. Also, with regards to asking the builder to provide you with one of the new units -- what makes you think the new units are any better than the one you're in? In any event, you should act quickly and obtain representation, since your state's statute of limitations might bar you from bringing a claim if you wait too long.
2. You have a real mess on your hands. PAY ATTENTION! Call every TV stations consumer advocate and tell them your story. Seek the services of a SMART real estate attorney also. DO contact the state Atty General, but don't look for much help from them. Go to your county courthouse and see if any civil actions have been filed against the builder. Contact consumer services in your county/state! GOOD LUCK!