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Do I have any recourse with my home builder? Leaking issue
Posted on 8/20/16 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 4:42 pm
I'll try to keep this as short as possible. My home builder offered a one year warranty, the warranty expired last month. About 6 months ago I put in a claim regarding a leaking/flooding issue in my garage, which turned out to be a foundational issue. The home builder came and supposedly resolved the issue.
Fast forward to now and for what seems like the last month we have been getting rain every day in TN. This rain has exposed the same problem (leaking but now only minor flooding) and mold is now developing. There are cracks in the foundation of what was supposed to have been resolved. The wall where the mold is forming and where the leaking is occurring is concrete.
Am I shite out of luck (coming out of pocket) or do I have any recourse with my home builder being that it was a previous claim/issue that wasn't revolved even though now the warranty is expired?
Fast forward to now and for what seems like the last month we have been getting rain every day in TN. This rain has exposed the same problem (leaking but now only minor flooding) and mold is now developing. There are cracks in the foundation of what was supposed to have been resolved. The wall where the mold is forming and where the leaking is occurring is concrete.
Am I shite out of luck (coming out of pocket) or do I have any recourse with my home builder being that it was a previous claim/issue that wasn't revolved even though now the warranty is expired?
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 6:30 pm
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Posted on 8/20/16 at 4:45 pm to 13SaintTiger
Isn't foundation and structure covered to five years?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 4:51 pm to Kay
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Isn't foundation and structure covered to five years?
I'm not really sure. I've emailed the home builders but I know my home warranty was for one year.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:06 pm to 13SaintTiger
Call a lawyer
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:24 pm to 13SaintTiger
Your roof should be warrantied at least 5 yrs
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:26 pm to 13SaintTiger
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my home warranty was for one year.
Negative chief. Lawyer up.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:35 pm to Chad504boy
Thanks Chad. I'll see what they reply back with but are you all saying in most states foundation/structural issues are covered longer than a year?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:37 pm to 13SaintTiger
If in Louisiana, Google the new home warranty act.
Next, contact an attorney.
**not legal advice.
Next, contact an attorney.
**not legal advice.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:44 pm to 13SaintTiger
LA I know for sure, can't imagine other states cutting off structural at 1 yr, that'd be nuts.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:47 pm to Fatty Magoo
Before he calls a lawyer, he should do a bit of research himself. I doubt he's shite out of luck. He could ask questions of his insurance company about foundation warranties, etc. He could do research on the internet. Different portions of the house have differing lengths of warranty.
Your mortgage lender would know the basic warranties. It's in their interests.
Your mortgage lender would know the basic warranties. It's in their interests.
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:51 pm to 13SaintTiger
NEW HOME WARRANTY ACT--call an attorney ASAP!
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:53 pm to Chad504boy
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LA I know for sure, can't imagine other states cutting off structural at 1 yr, that'd be nuts.
Good to know. Just so I'm not crazy, the below pics would be considered structural/foundation defects?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:55 pm to 13SaintTiger
HOLY shite--CALL AN ATTORNEY ASAP!!!!!!!
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:56 pm to ihometiger
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HOLY shite--CALL AN ATTORNEY ASAP!!!!!!!
Should I not give the home builder time to respond?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:56 pm to 13SaintTiger
Ouch. No way you're stuck coming out of pocket for that after only one year.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:57 pm to 13SaintTiger
Yes, let them respond. Ask your lender about the warranties.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 6:01 pm to Jake88
Is the concrete block wall below grade?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 6:08 pm to weadjust
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Is the concrete block wall below grade?
if you mean is it below ground level, yes.
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 6:26 pm to ihometiger
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NEW HOME WARRANTY ACT
Can anyone comment if this applies to older homes that were completely renovated by a builder (with addition of a loft to the home) then sold?
Does this apply? or only to truly brand new construction?
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 6:28 pm
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