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Property Boundary / Easement — construction defect in new home

Started by throwaway_trader_advice · Apr 13, 2023 · 2,302 views · 5 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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throwaway_trader_advice OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

construction defect in new home. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 8 years. My monthly rent is $3,060. I have a written lease.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

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

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied warranty of habitability years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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seeking_advice_freelancer_help

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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help_me_renter_MA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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