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face="Arial Rounded MT Bold">There may be an ongoing police
investigation or one by the federal DEA. I would call them and
see if there is an investigation and, assuming that they are taking some action,
they take the load off your client's back. But I am not sure about the
forfeiture laws. I suggest you get in touch with an attorney who does work
in that area to see if you will have a problem. If I were representing the
buyer and there was no disclosure, I would likely sue your client as this is a
material fact, especially if there is a chance of forfeiture after the
sale.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> wsbapt-owner@lists.wsbarppt.com
[mailto:wsbapt-owner@lists.wsbarppt.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Mieko
Shikuma<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:12 PM<BR><B>To:</B> WSBA
RPPT Probate & Trust Discussion Forum<BR><B>Subject:</B> [WSBAPT] Issue for
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<DIV>Dear All:</DIV>
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<DIV>Client wants to sell his condo but there are following issues.</DIV>
<DIV>What type of Form 17 disclosures should be made as a seller to a
buyer?</DIV>
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<DIV>1. More than a reasonable suspicion exists that the unit above his
unit is a crack house, and that buyers take meth there with occasional meth
parties. </DIV>
<DIV>2. The reasonable suspicion is derived from his experiences of noises
from the unit above his unit; no visual evidence exists. For example,
sometimes a drag taker throws away furniture as a reaction of taking drugs,
which is a typical reaction of taking meth. These are extraordinary
noises.</DIV>
<DIV>3. Since there are no evidence, putting something on the form 17
might involve libel law suit from the resident at the preblematic unit.</DIV>
<DIV>4. There is a possible lawsuit from the buyer if enough disclosures
are not made.</DIV>
<DIV>5. Client does not want to involve HOA as the drag dealer is possibly
linked to a foreign drag cartel. Client wants to avoid any retaliation
from them. </DIV>
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<DIV>I would appreciate any suggestions in this situation.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks in advance!</DIV>
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