Q: I bought a house almost three years ago and have noticed settling. Can this still be brought up to the seller?
We have developed some cracking and settling. What is the limitations and how long do we have to bring this up to the seller? It looks at if he had covered some areas up in the past and the inspector over looked them or didn't even see them. However defects are starting to surface. We even have a crack in the ceiling.
A:
First question. Was the house new when you bought it or not? If it was new, you might have a lawsuit here. The questions of defective construction etc. would come into play.
If it was not new, did you ask specifically about settling or anything of the sort? If you did, and the seller lied to you, you may have a lawsuit. Otherwise, you have no legal recourse.
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