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Judge Voids $1.5M Home Sale Over Unpermitted Renovations
A federal judge nullified a $1.5 million New Jersey home sale, ordering sellers to return the full price after they hid major defects and unpermitted renovations.
Aaron Bell is a legal affairs and public policy correspondent for Crezzio. He specializes in reporting on state and federal legislation, constitutional law, and its impact on housing and property rights.
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