just bought a house that had termite damage, that was treated and repaired but after we moved in we found more, there are also problems with drainage outside, everything is old, the house is only 17 years old but nothing has been replaced in that whole time. including roof which has a life expectancy of up to 2 years. its in florida.
2007-09-12 14:20:23 · 6 answers · asked by michael c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
we did get an inspection plus a WDO. i think our mistake was that we trusted the inspector when he said it was a good house despite the damage. we did the owner to fix the damage that was found but the damage wasn't discovered where i found it the other day. we should have figured there would be more damage in a house that has never been treated for termites in its 17 year history in an area known for termites.
2007-09-12 15:04:27 · update #1
Sorry to hear it. As you know now, you should have had a house inspector before you bought it. If there was any fraud, then you could get a lawyer and try to recoup some of the cost to repair it. Other than that, just start fixing it up. Good luck.
2007-09-12 14:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of stupid on your part to buy a house that was never treated for termites in of all places, Florida. Now deal with it, replace the damage, treat the house, fix the drainage problems.
Robert K tried to be specious, but a gimlet is a martini with a cocktail onion instead of an olive. No lemon, no vodka. Gin and vermouth only.
2007-09-13 09:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much you can do if you bought it without an inspection. But Florida house selling is known for its 'tricks'. Talk to an attorney first. If nothing can be done, and you like the house, start fixing it up one thing at a time. Before you know it, the house will be perfect.
I always think the roof is the most important thing to start with.
2007-09-12 21:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a house thats a 'lemon', then find someone with a house thats a 'vodka' and make gimlets and get hammered.
That's what i'd do anyway.
2007-09-12 21:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the surveyor who did the survey... if no joy sue him.
2007-09-13 06:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by crazy_gang1843 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new one
2007-09-12 21:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by cami121312 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋