Q: Who is liable if a developer did not properly repair an issue on a house but since was acquired by a new company?
We had a home built in 2018 in Ohio by a developer. There was a roofing issue that caused leaking. The company came in and repaired the leak in 2020. However, the leak does not appear to have been repaired correctly, as there is a leak in the same area. In the interim, the company has now been acquired by a different developer. Who is legally liable for the repair if the old company failed to properly make repairs?
A: Unless the new company assumed the liabilities of the old company, the new company would not be liable. You can ask them. But if new company is not liable, and the old company is out of business or no longer has any assets, you might could contact the roofer who did the poor repairs.
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