Q: water entered house at entire foundation, ruining the finished basement.Is the builder at fault?
home is 3 year old display in Frontenac, purchased one year ago from builder.
Whole subdivision was built, including grading and drainage. Frontenac has
yet to sign off on completion.
A: You need to have an attorney review the contract and learn the relevant facts in order to get meaningful advise, as well as to understand your options. There is no specific statute in Missouri that stays a builder is automatically liable any time water enters the basement of a 3-year old house. That being said, I'm sorry to hear about your situation and know it must be disheartening.
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