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Can I sue the seller of our home for major problems that were not disclosed during the sale, and would the home inspector also be liable for not discovering them?

The home seller could potentially be liable for undisclosed problems under the following two situations: 1) If the seller gave the buyer some sort of warranty or guaranty. If the seller it would be liable under the terms of that document, to whatever extent (e.g up to whatever dollar amount) it specified. 2) if the seller committed fraud.

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I purchased a new condo several months ago. Since then, the builder has not completed the condo, interest rates have risen dramatically, and my moving costs continue to increase. What actions can I take against the builder?

Your purchase agreement is a legal contract that will be enforced by the court of law. If that legal contract contains a specified closing date, and that date has passed, then the builder may be considered to be in breach of the contract. As such, you may be able to collect your damages by filing a breach of contract suit.

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Odors and Pollution: Suing for Diminished Value of Your Home or Property

If odors from an identifiable source, such as a landfill pollute your home, and as a result there is a diminution in the value of your home, you can file a lawsuit against the landfill owner for nuisance. Your damages would be the permanent diminution in the value of your property (home and land). Even if your damages are specific, monetary damages may not address the continuing nature of the odors or pollution.

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We recently purchased a home contingent on a home inspection. The home inspection revealed structural water damage to the floor joists, basement dampness, and small leaks in the roof. We want to terminate the agreement, but the seller is willing to make the repairs. Furthermore, the seller never disclosed the existence of these problems. How can we break this deal?

If your contract was contingent not only upon completion of the home inspection but your full approval of the results of the home inspection, then you can cancel the contract.

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