Equity Scam

[treelover]

What is the name of your state? CA
My sweet neighbors of almost a decade moved out mysteriously but left the house clean and meticulous and did not tell us they were moving. The new supposed "owner" immediately began ripping things out and renovating and moved in two months after my neighbors moved out. I asked this new "owner" what happened to the old neighbors and she said she did not even know them. Then she proceeded to tell me she is a realtor and she has boundary concerns about our property. I heard from another neighbor that my old neighbors miss us alot and have filed a fraud lawsuit on her. They said she "took" them. How can I find out about this lawsuit without hiring an attorney? I do not know how to get ahold of my old neighbors as it seems they moved so quickly and secretly. I have been reading alot about equity scams and I think they were taken. They were older, and retired and I hear they are renting an apt. It gives me the EBGBs to live next to this lady if she in fact scammed them. Any advice? What is the name of your state? CA

[pojo2]

I do not know how to get ahold of my old neighbors as it seems they moved so quickly and secretly

Then ask the neighbor who told you they missed you where they are located.

There are many methods of obtaining a home without it particularly being fraudulent so more facts BEFORE helping to spread the rumor are in order.

Many people also file lawsuits without basis because they or someone getting involved thought they knew what they were talking about. Again you need more FACTS before assuming anything.

The person has every right to renovate a home if it legally theirs.

Boundary concerns are address by way of a survey of the properties.

[treelover]

Then ask the neighbor who told you they missed you where they are located.
They met at the store. No contact info was exchanged.

There are many methods of obtaining a home without it particularly being fraudulent so more facts BEFORE helping to spread the rumor are in order.
If I were to spread a rumor... I would pass this on to ALL the neighbors. Instead, I posted this on freeadvice because I want to know the status and/or outcome of the lawsuit without paying a lawyer. that is why I posted this...

Many people also file lawsuits without basis because they or someone getting involved thought they knew what they were talking about. Again you need more FACTS before assuming anything.
I am aware that people file lawsuits w/o basis. However, I do know from public info that this person held title for several months before my old neighbors quietly moved out. How could this new person not know them? There are several other little white "inconsistencies" that do not add up. I have the EBBBSSS living next to this "neighbor" and severe mistrust of IT!
The person has every right to renovate a home if it legally theirs.
I agree!!! Hopefully they will sell and I will get a neighbor I can trust in!!!!

Boundary concerns are address by way of a survey of the properties.
She has paid for and done one and I am sure I will hear from this "friendly" neighbor soon.
Meanwhile I have the EBGBSSSSS!!!!!! and would love to know what happened with the other suit.

[pojo2]

However, I do know from public info that this person held title for several months before my old neighbors quietly moved out.

More gossip? Many people make arrangements to stay in a property for several months after the sell so what is the big deal with that?


How could this new person not know them?

Perhaps the new owner has no idea what happened to the neighbor after the purchase of this home. Nor CARES!

My crystal ball says you are more interested in something you can use against your new neighbor because of this "issue" they have come up with against you and your property lines.

Call the court house and ask if there was a case and if it is even public record.

[treelover]

Thank you!

[caltrek]

Boundary concerns are address by way of a survey of the properties.
She has paid for and done one and I am sure I will hear from this "friendly" neighbor soon.

Have your own survey done for verification.