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re: Any property law attorneys here?
Posted on 4/2/20 at 1:55 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Posted on 4/2/20 at 1:55 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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live in Florida, so I know laws vary. But, long story short:
I purchased a house (it was a flip) 8 months ago. Everything on the inside is brand new. Since then, I’ve noticed the hardwood floor underneath the laminate is buckling in a few places. I rip up the laminate and the hardwood floor is wet and rotting basically in my entire dining room. I now have to replace the hardwood flooring underneath, treat for mold, treat for termites, and put a vapor barrier underneath the house (I have a crawl space).
Do I have any legal recourse against the seller?
I have no idea what your legal rights are in Florida, but I've seen this happen all the time on HGTV.
All you gotta do is call a contractor and it'll be fixed by next commercial break.
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Posted on 4/2/20 at 1:57 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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Do I have any legal recourse against the seller?
Likely, no. Did you have it inspected yourself?
Did you ask the seller specifically about the hardwood flooring underneath?
Short of proving that the seller knew about it and hid the defect from you, you’re pretty much SOL. Even if the seller knew of it but didn’t put the laminate down to hide the rot, unless you asked about it the seller had no duty to disclose it to you.
This post was edited on 4/2/20 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:07 pm to AbitaFan08
I did get an inspection, yes. They didn’t notice anything and had nothing in the report about potential flooring problems
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:28 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Not to be non empathetic, but you may be stuck with that property for a while. The amount that it will cost will put you way behind.
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:30 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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This post was edited on 4/2/20 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:32 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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I did get an inspection, yes. They didn’t notice anything and had nothing in the report about potential flooring problems
So did your inspector screw you over?
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:32 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Get it tested for mold..if there is detected...lawsuit if declared a health hazard.
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:34 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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I did get an inspection, yes. They didn’t notice anything and had nothing in the report about potential flooring problems
ca·ve·at emp·tor
/?kave?ät 'em(p)?tôr/
noun
the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
"caveat emptor still applies when you are buying your house"
This post was edited on 4/2/20 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:39 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Only if they knew it and covered it up. Did you not get an inspection? You could probably have more litigation with them, if not then you bought it as is.
Posted on 4/2/20 at 2:42 pm to SalE
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Get it tested for mold..if there is detected...lawsuit if declared a health hazard.
Even if he’s owned the house for 8 months?
Posted on 4/2/20 at 5:29 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
lolz
I think it would be considered a consultation...but you bill whatever the frick you like!
I think it would be considered a consultation...but you bill whatever the frick you like!
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