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HOA Dispute — construction defect in new home

Started by confused_tenant_GA · Jul 16, 2024 · 1,782 views · 7 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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confused_tenant_GA OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

construction defect in new home. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 4 years. My monthly rent is $1,393. I have a written lease.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

HM
help_me_employee_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

RJ
RE_Attorney_James Attorney

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the implied warranty of habitability. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct uninhabitable.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

HC
HRManager_Chicago

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

WB
worried_buyer_WA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

FW
frustrated_worker_GA

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

NH
need_help_contractor_OH

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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