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‘My neighbor went into my wall with one of his trucks. When we spoke to him about it, he said that he would fix it. Six weeks have now passed and he refuses to do anything. What legal action can I now take?’
Question: You can sue him, but you might want to check with your homeowner’s insurance company first. They may be willing to go after him for you, which would save you the time and trouble.
