My husband and I bought a house in Aug 2005, we just had the roof replaced because it leaked everywhere. We were told by the seller that the roof was replaced once...that was a lie. We now have so much black mold and rotten wood that our new roof is going to cost us over $10,000. Our insurance won't cover it because they say that it took over a year for it to develop and grow to that level. There was a home inspection but according to the paperwork, the inspector did not even inspect the roof. Are there any reprocussions on the inspector or the previous owner (they lied in the disclosure)? I would appreciate any advice that anyone may have. Thanks!
2006-11-08 10:37:22 · 6 answers · asked by kellyz520 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No they are not liable for it.Maybe the Insurance should be cause "they say that it took over a year for it to develop and grow to that level."I believed the person or inpector who says this,is brought by the Insurance company.
To my experience Insurance Agencies will always try to deny it at the beginning.Consult your Lawyer,show him your policy.They might be able to help you.
Good Luck
2006-11-08 20:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by curiousmode 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, sounds like you got a bad deal all around. The problem is, if you didn't see the roof problem and no one else did then what can really be done. I mean, ther would have been leaks all over then if they knew it was that way. Maybe they were riped off. How much did you pay for the house? Some houses are fixer uppers. The inspection of a roof is not always something they do unless they can see an obvious problem. If the shingles were on and none falling off or any water spots inside the house showing a leak what can you expect him to do? Unless the problem was found by the inspection before the sale the disclosure is not applicable. It sounds like the roof that was put on before was put on a little too late. my mom- in - law just had a porch roof taken off and replaced, she smelled mold and the man sprayed a chemical on the wood and let it dry plus added ventilation where there was none. So, it could be that there was not enough ventilation for the old roof. Some of the ventilation systems don't work very well. Make sure the wood is sprayed, you may be able to do that yourself and dried. You'll need th right chemical and to wear ventilaters. I would get a good contract and make sure to use the peak ventilation system. It looks and works better and it goes along the entire roof. The colors can be matched or chingles can be placed on some of them now. I wish you luck.
Nothing is guaranteed and no one plans these things. We've had leaks in our roof and it's a metal, commercial grade. some leaves got lodged behind the metal and the rain was coming down in sheets in a different direction than usual. We had a leak. with homeownership it's always something.
2006-11-08 10:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The roof is one of the most important things to be inspected.
Why did you buy the place without having a FULL inspection?
2006-11-08 15:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 13:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by als 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the disclosure form is your weapon.
your realtor had better go to bat for you
depending on how far west you live, the realtor could be liable too.
2006-11-08 10:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by elmo o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the seller is liable for this kind of stuff.
why not contact inspector and inquire about not doing his job?
2006-11-08 11:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋