I have lived in my house for two years now. It was originally built in 2004 and I am the first owner. Recently I noticed that the brick wall which is the side of my garage is separated from the wood. It looks like there isn't much mortar and definitely no brick ties. Is this something I can go back on the originally builder for even though the house warranty was only for a year? Can I sue and would it even be worth suing for after paying lawyer fees?
2007-04-09 13:26:30 · 8 answers · asked by jinglebing3 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes you can get the builder to fix it... EVEN if the warranty has run out. Trust me, they don't like irate consumers breathing down their neck and saying words like: "lawyer" , court, or sue
2007-04-09 13:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your state laws. In my state what we call a one year warranty is by law 3 years - the homeowner just doesn't know that. We also license the building trade so a louse builder can lose his license if he/she does not repair sub standard work. Contact the licensing agency and file a complaint if that applies in your state. Try the BBB. Is this house in a subdivision and built by the developer or on a lot purchased by the builder as a one shot spec house? Other houses in your neighborhood may have the same problem or it may have been a isolated problem with an under trained brick layer. Either way - contact the contractor and see what he will do to fix the problem.
2007-04-09 13:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are it's probably not gonna get you anywhere suing over. But It would never hurt to contact the builder and have em' look at the problem. They might throw you a bone and fix it if you play it right. It sounds like settling and thats probably what they'll tell you, but work done right shouldn't fail after only 3 years.
2007-04-09 13:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by chris j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in an association? If so, go to your BOD/Board of Directors and ask them if there have been any other complaints. If there were, then perhaps all of you can have your board approach the builder. If you are not in an association, I am not sure you have any recourse. Check with a free consultation lawyer. Hope that helps a little. Good luck.
2007-04-09 13:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by Czech Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is the builder?
Several of the larger developers have Class Action suits against them that you might be able to piggyback on.
Google the Developers name and check all of the sites.
I was going to buy a house from Lennar but found a website full of crap about them and backed out.
2007-04-09 13:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would find out if any building code violations occurred. Then I would contact the builder, and discuss the situation. If violations occurred, he should be very interested in correcting the defects without much trouble. Good Luck.
2007-04-09 13:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by earnest dubois 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everywhere I've worked, houses are warrantied for structural issues for ten years. Things like cracked plaster, peeling paint, squeaky floors, etc are for one year. Not sure if brick veneer qualifies as structural or not.
2007-04-09 15:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just have to contact your insurance agent , they will tell you want options you have
2007-04-09 16:22:33 · answer #8 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋