House Sale Sign Removal

Summary

In Connecticut, sellers agents usually remove sale signs upon closing. If the sign remains, you can contact the agent, remove it yourself, file a complaint with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Division, or consult a local attorney. Billing for advertising space is not legally recognized.

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So we bought a house last Friday. We were anticipating that the for sale sign be removed that day and now it’s been there for a week. I would like to bill them for the advertising space and storage of their sign.
Hello ****! Could you please specify your location so I can provide accurate legal information?
CT
Hello ****! In Connecticut, it's typical for the seller's agent to remove the sign upon closing. If it hasn't been removed, you could:
- Contact the agent directly
- Remove the sign yourself
- If the issue persists, consult an attorney
Please note, billing for advertising space might not be legally feasible.
I already contacted the agent and it still has not been removed.
Hello ****! If the agent hasn't responded, you may:
- Remove the sign yourself
- File a complaint with Connecticut's Real Estate Commission
- Consult a local attorney
The idea of billing them for advertising space isn't legally recognized.
She responded but said she didn’t know when the sign would be removed.
Hello ****! In this case, you may:
- Remove the sign yourself.
- File a complaint with Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection, Real Estate Division.
- Consult with a local attorney for further guidance.