2006-11-03 01:56:56 · 8 answers · asked by SHANNON C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
prior is what I meant . he prior is a builder and we have only lived here a little over 21/2 years . they put the shinlges too far apart and they don't overlap each other We had a leak in our sunroom and I had the roofers come and look at it and that is what they said
2006-11-03 02:24:09 · update #1
you can go back as far as you want but once you sign the papers that say the seller sold the house he isnt responsible anymore thats why you have a professional inspect your house for you before you buy. its not a rental so you going around looking at stuff just wont cut it.
so the answer is you can go back as far as you want but the previouse owner is not liable unless of course you have the roof on the original paperwork
2006-11-03 02:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to sure what an "orior" owner might be, but I would say, zero years. You might have better luck going back to the company who did the roof work, if the original home owner didn't do it themselves.
2006-11-03 10:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local laws vary by state, county, and city. Most real estate dealings fall under "Buyer Beware". That is reason to have any home inspected before you purchase. You might want to call the city hall, ask for the buildings inspection department for some free advice.
2006-11-03 10:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are renting the house, you don't have to pay the rent until the landlord repairs the roof. Call a lawyer and ask for a copy of the renters rights law in your home town.
2006-11-03 10:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is contact the realtor you bought the house through. If you didn't go through a realtor and/or bought it on a land contract type agreement then I would at least contact the law office where you did the closing.
2006-11-03 10:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by Willie_the_weasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU JUST HAD A LEAK, I'D YOU'RE SOL, BUT THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO ... BAD CONCRETE, ROTTEN WOOD, OR
INSTALLING A USED APPLIANCE & CALLING IT NEW!
NOT QUITE FRAUD, BUT, IF YOU'RE CORRECT, YOUR ROOF WILL NEVER BE RIGHT!
CIVIL SUIT!
2006-11-03 12:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you are out of luck.
2006-11-03 13:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you consulted a lawyer?
2006-11-03 10:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by precious_52806 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋