Summary
The user, Noreen, has a lien against a contract for a home and claims to have been scammed by a person named Hampton Scurlock. The property involved is located in Jefferson County, KY. The amount involved in the scam is $115,000. The user has the deed to the property and the last payment received from the scammer was on 06/12/2022. The user is considering filing a lawsuit and is seeking legal representation. The user is on a low income and has tried seeking help from legal aid services but they were unable to assist due to lack of staff. The user was advised to contact the Kentucky Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service for assistance in finding a suitable lawyer.Full Conversation
Housing scam
Could you please provide more details about the housing scam you're facing, ****?
I have a lein against a contract for a home and the person scammed me
What evidence do you have to support your claim of being scammed?
I can not find him he has not paid me in a year
What steps have you taken so far to locate this person or recover your money?
Contacted
the police?
No I contacted the office in which he was in I tried to contact the trust
Have you considered filing a police report or a lawsuit against the person who scammed you?
Yes I want to start a lawsuit
What is the location of the property involved in this scam?
In Jefferson county
What is the exact address of the property involved in this scam? This will help in determining the jurisdiction and the appropriate court for your case.
* s Floyd st, Louisville, KY *
What is the name of the person or company who scammed you? This will help in filing the lawsuit. For your case, Jefferson District Court might be relevant. Their contact is (*) *-*.
Hampton scurlock
What is the amount of money involved in this scam? For your case, you may consider filing a lawsuit in Jefferson District Court, Louisville, KY. Their contact is (*) *-*.
*,*$
What is the nature of the contract you had with Hampton Scurlock? In Kentucky, fraud cases have a *-year statute of limitations. Consider contacting a local attorney for advice.
A lein
What type of lien did you have on the property? In Kentucky, there are different types of liens and each has its own rules and procedures.
I don't know
Do you have a copy of the contract or any other documents related to this lien? This could help in identifying the type of lien and the next steps to take.
I have the deed
What is the date on the deed? This can help establish the timeline of events. In Kentucky, a fraudulent conveyance claim must be brought within 5 years of the fraudulent act.
*
What is the exact date on the deed? This will help determine if you're within the *-year statute of limitations for a fraudulent conveyance claim in Kentucky.
*/*/*
What actions did Hampton Scurlock promise to take according to the contract? In Kentucky, breach of contract has a *-year statute of limitations.
He was supposed to pay every month
What was the agreed monthly payment amount according to the contract?
*
What was the duration of the payment plan according to the contract?
Till he paid off the *,* loan
What was the last date you received a payment from Hampton Scurlock?
When we close the deal
What was the exact date of the last payment you received from Hampton Scurlock?
*/*/*
What actions have you taken since you stopped receiving payments from Hampton Scurlock?
I tried to get a hold of a lawyer
What type of lawyer are you looking for? It's important to find one who specializes in real estate or contract law for your case.
Any that will take my case
What is your budget for legal representation? This will help in finding a suitable lawyer for your case. In Kentucky, many lawyers offer a free initial consultation.
Low income I'm on a fixed income and I'm an elderly person
Have you considered seeking help from legal aid services in your area? They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who qualify.
Yes they can't help me
What is the reason legal aid services were unable to assist you?
They said they didn't have enough staff to help
What other legal services have you tried to contact for assistance?
I don't know any
Have you considered contacting the Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service? They can help you find a lawyer suitable for your case.
No
Would you like me to provide you with the contact details for the Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service?
Yes
The Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service can be reached at (*) *-*. They can help you find a lawyer suitable for your case.
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