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Seller Misrepresented |
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I recently purchased a house from an individual who assured me that the plumbing had been winterized in the past two years.. The house had not been lived in for about 2 years. I made the down payment and signed a contract to pay the seller monthly payment until the full balance was paid.. However, when I had the water turned on, I discovered that there were major breaks in the pipes under the house.. I still do not have water in the house, and the seller refuses to pay for having the pipes fixed.
What recourse do I have? |
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The general rule is that the seller must disclose any major problem a prudent buyer couldn't see in a normal inspection. This one would be easier to judge if the seller had made a written disclosure of property condition, rather than simply telling you something that might be hard to prove in a court of law. You should have got it in writing, you should have inspected the place yourself, and hired your own qualified inspector before firming up your purchase contract. At this point, you may want to go to small claims court, where you can represent yourself at little expense, put in a claim up to several thousand dollars, and find out what a judge will have to say. It's often prudent to have one session with your own lawyer first, for advice on how to present your case. |
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Edith
Originally published on June 22, 2007 |
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