Real Estate disclosure laws - GA?

Question

I bought a house two years ago and have had problem after problem. I know the owners previous were aware, they lived in the house for 11 years, but I am not sure the law or if i can prove it. I read our contract for sale, and it seems to me i have a case, but can't afford to pursue unless i can win b/c we have over 20,000 in repairs necessary. Most expensive- leaky basement that is finished. It had to leak b/f it was finished, as we have not changed anything. 2 bathrooms with leaks that were fixed but subfloor and some beams rotted- one caused black mold (toxic). Mold in the upstairs ducts caused my baby and one cat to be sick a whole year until we had the ducts inspected and found it- b/c of a leaky compressor in the ac. Floors torn out and subfloors cut out and replaced. Ant infestation- more than I have ever seen- took arrow 6+ visits to get under control. How do i prove/can I prove they knew about it if they signed the disclosure saying there were not any of these issues?

Answer 1

I am a remodel and remediation general contractor, and deal with these isues on a daily basis, and have been deposed and testified on cases in court.

Your first move should be gooing back to your realtor. As your representative in the sale, these problems need to be addressed with them first, and then you should consult with a general contractor who specializes in remodel and remediation work.

A reliable G.C. will be able to offer an experienced and unbiased assessment of the extent of the problems encountered, the probable length of time it took for them to develop, and the likelyhood of the former owners prior knowlege due to unmistakeable signs and presentation of the problems.

You also may have legal recourse against the home inspector, if you hired one for this job.You're paying them to identify these problems, but what they are required and allowed to look for varies from state to state.

For me, the most troublesome aspect of your situation is the time factor. In many states, 2 years is all you have to file suit for liability in a situation like this, so whatever you decide to do, do it as soon as possible!

I understand what you're facing, and wish you the best of luck in resolving these issues...feel free to write me if I can be of any further assisstance

Answer 2

almost each resources is offered "as is", that signifies that they don't look to be providing a guaranty previous the sale. although, "as is" does no longer propose that they could lie about it and want you do not locate out later. it really is fraud. i have not examine WY disclosure guidelines, yet as a generic rule, you may extremely ASK something you want about the homestead and they ought to tell the actuality. in case you ask if the pipes leak and they say, "i do not understand" or "no longer that i understand of", then you want your inspection contingency to extremely state that you be allowed to pressurize the water device on the prescribed date for the inspection, or that you're going to assume the worst (and would pick to stroll away or ask for a carry-lower back of $30,000 in case it fails interior of a month). note that it must be pressurized with air, no longer water, if there is worry of freezing issues.