Dublin, CA asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Energy, Oil and Gas and Federal Crimes for California

Q: What happens if I don't pay for repairs on my condemned home in California I own home out right

The city came in and condemn the home due to tampering with PG&e and they said they were condemning the home due to insufficient lighting but yet they want $7,000 for the bill on PG&e that I don't have and I'm not going to pay what can happen to my home due to not paying

1 Lawyer Answer
Jonathan Purcell
Jonathan Purcell
Answered
  • PETALUMA, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: I suggest you do what is required to keep your home. One option would be a home equity loan to pay for the repairs and upgrade.

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