Q: House seller intentionally did not disclose active water leak, what should I do after house purchase?
Hi, I live in West Virginia and recently purchased a house. However, after we moved in, we found that there is an active leak in the master bathroom that's very serious, the repair estimate is around $7000. The seller seems to be aware of this active leak but did not disclose this condition in the seller disclosure form. What should I do?
A: Get a lawyer in West Virginia where the home is located. In other states where I practice, a material misrepresentation to a consumer in a real estate advertisement can result in treble damages, punitive damages, attorneys fees, and costs. I practice in VA, MD, and DC, but I know I have someone in Pittsburgh, and I believe I can refer you to someone in WV. Or, you could post your question on Avvo.com seeking real estate litigators wherever the house is located.
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