Zillow Listing Price Discrepancy
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If a house on Zillow is stated to have a price of $* and then when actually asked the price is much higher, is that considered puffery or false advertising, and do I have the legal right to sue
Hi ****,
To provide accurate information, could you please let me know which state or country you are located in? Laws regarding advertising practices can differ significantly depending on the jurisdiction.
To provide accurate information, could you please let me know which state or country you are located in? Laws regarding advertising practices can differ significantly depending on the jurisdiction.
Massachusetts
Hi ****,
In Massachusetts, false advertising is prohibited under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A, which deals with consumer protection.
- If a listing misleads consumers with a false price, it could be considered false advertising.
- You may have grounds to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office or pursue legal action.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or pursue legal action?
In Massachusetts, false advertising is prohibited under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A, which deals with consumer protection.
- If a listing misleads consumers with a false price, it could be considered false advertising.
- You may have grounds to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office or pursue legal action.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or pursue legal action?
Yes
Hi ****,
To file a complaint or pursue legal action in Massachusetts:
- **File a Complaint**: Contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office via their website or phone.
- **Legal Action**: Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney for guidance on filing a lawsuit under Chapter 93A.
Would you like more details on contacting the Attorney General’s Office or finding a consumer protection attorney?
To file a complaint or pursue legal action in Massachusetts:
- **File a Complaint**: Contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office via their website or phone.
- **Legal Action**: Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney for guidance on filing a lawsuit under Chapter 93A.
Would you like more details on contacting the Attorney General’s Office or finding a consumer protection attorney?
Would I be entitled to money if i won the lawsuit
Hi ****,
If you win a lawsuit under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A, you could potentially be awarded:
- Actual damages (the actual loss you incurred).
- Double or triple damages if the conduct was willful or knowing.
- Attorney's fees and costs.
Would you like more details on what constitutes actual damages or how to proceed with finding an attorney?
If you win a lawsuit under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A, you could potentially be awarded:
- Actual damages (the actual loss you incurred).
- Double or triple damages if the conduct was willful or knowing.
- Attorney's fees and costs.
Would you like more details on what constitutes actual damages or how to proceed with finding an attorney?