Answer: Employer policy and personal choice prevent me from becoming involved in readers' legal disputes.

But I can tell you many lenders and insurance companies do not look kindly on knob-and-tube, the first generation of electrical wiring installed in houses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Such wiring, and indoor plumbing, for that matter, was typically installed on the walls of existing homes. Later, and in new construction, it was moved behind the walls.

I once was told that knob-and-tube was not a problem if it hadn't been chewed by rodents, but it is inadequate to meet today's needs, is more likely not to have been maintained, and does not meet today's code.

Wiring from 1880 to 1930. That's 84 to 134 years old.

Let's look at the sellers' disclosure law in Pennsylvania. The standard form covers the structure, such as roof, basement, foundation, and walls.

It asks the seller to let buyers know whether the house has been treated for termites or has had water or sewage problems; if the house has been remodeled, and whether the plumbing, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems are in good, working order.

If there are hazards or environmental con-

taminants, the seller must disclose these, as well.

How much the seller really knows depends on his or her level of expertise, according to the law. My agent held me to the strictest disclosure standards when I sold my last house in 2001. But most sellers aren't me.

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Larry Montez and Steve Jordan have joined StrucSure Home Warranty and will play an important role in helping expand StrucSures presence across the entire West Coast region.

Montez will join StrucSure as the Vice President of Sales for Southern California, while Jordan will serve Northern California as a Sales Representative.

StrucSure is excited to have Larry and Steve join our elite sales network, said Chris Macaulay, President of StrucSure Home Warranty. The West Coast represents an important sector of the homebuilding industry, and the addition of two risk management experts in California will bring added value to existing and prospective builder members.

Im enthusiastic about current trends in the construction industry as the housing recovery continues to gain momentum, said Montez. Together, Steve and I will work to strengthen current relationships and create new synergies with builders in addition to promoting the wide range of risk management services StrucSure is able to offer West Coast homebuilders.

StrucSure Home Warrantys West Coast Risk Management Experts will be in booth number N-6642 at PCBC 2014 in San Francisco, CA on June 25 & 26. For a free Exhibits Pass courtesy of StrucSure Home Warranty, please visit http://www.strucsure.com/Events/PCBC. To learn more about StrucSures risk management products and services, please call 877-806-8777 or visit http://www.strucsure.com.

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For more than 17 years, StrucSure Home Warranty has been providing builders, remodelers, and contractors with warranty products that deliver peace of mind. Our warranties protect our clients from expensive claims, liabilities, and legal fees and offers their clients peace of mind through third-party, insurance- backed warranty protection. Just like any risk management product, the hope is that you'll never need it, but when a problem emerges, you're glad you're covered!

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(KUTV) Home security giant ADT has accused Orem, Utah based Vision Security of training its salespeople to lie in order to make sales.

ADT sent KUTV a two minute video that they claim was shot in Arizona back in march of 2013 using a cell phone. The video shows an instructor wielding a clipboard talking to a class. A piece of paper on the clipboard reads, "Vision."

The instructor, which ADT claims was a regional sales manager for Vision Security, tells his students what to say when they see a security sign in someone's front yard that reads ADT.

The instructor demonstrates telling a homeowner that he is there to upgrade that homeowner's current home alarm.

"We're with G.E. We are the makers of all the equipment that you guys have in the home," the instructor acted out in a demonstration. "We do business with all the security companies. ADT is one of them."

ADT lawyer Dave Bleisch says they do not do business with Vision Security.

"It's very clear that they're being told how to tell lies to consumers," Bleisch said.

The video reinforces complaints filed by homeowners from across the country. The state of Ohio sued Vision Security last fall claiming Vision salespeople lied to Ohio residents about the identity of the company, the price of the system, or that they were there to upgrade the consumer's current home security system.

Vision Security settled those charges earlier this year.

In Utah, the division of consumer protection has cited vision security. The citation refers to numerous complaints that Vision Security salespeople made untrue statements. The complaints came from around the country including Missouri, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia.

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This week is the biggest hospitality conference in the country, sponsored by NYU.Ive featured several big hotel chains that are hiring, and I am kicking off with thousands of jobs available at IHG. Other opportunities include positions at Amway and, well, guys and gals that like to fix things.

Happy hunting!

IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) Hotel company with over 4,700 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories. Has nine well-known hotel brands, including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites.

*Currently has 787 openings. IHG has already hired for 1,263 positions so far this year and expects it will continue to hire at around the same pace in 2014. Expects to recruit 30,000 roles in the Americas over next few years.

*Top Jobs: General Managers, Housekeepers, Front Desk Agents, Product Managers (which has a salary range of $70k to $100k).

*Predicts major growth in TX (where it has 100+ hotels slated to open), PA, CA, NY, LA, Chicago and Nashville

.*Both employee and friends and family rate discounts at IHGs more than 4,700 hotels around the world.

*Created the IHG Academy Program which assists with hospitality job needs around the world. Has collaborated with Goodwill to help increase opportunities for employment.

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Drivers in Sarasota and Manatee counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway this week:

An aerial view of the Sumter Boulevard interchange at Interstate 75 in North Port. Crews are widening I-75 from Sumter to River Road.

SARASOTA COUNTY

Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Watch for signals and barricades.

I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an intelligent transportation system.

Fruitville Road, Bee Ridge Road and State Road 72 between I-75 and U.S. 41. Intermittent lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews repair concrete.

I-75 at Fruitville Road, Laurel Road, Jacaranda Road and Sumter Boulevard. Crews replacing overhead signs. Lane closures between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

I-75 at Jacaranda Boulevard and Laurel Road. Crews installing lights. No lane closures expected.

U.S. 41 at Salt Creek and Myakka River. Crews installing erosion controls beneath bride. No lane closures expected.

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Substantial vandalism to the old Central School site in Ottawa destroyed week-old grading and grass seeding.

"Everything was looking good, despite the rain," said Commissioner of Public Property Dan Aussem. "However, some vandals decided to drive through the area and tore it up pretty bad."

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