Comments on: Can I force a home builder to take a problem home back? Like a "lemon" car?

By: godged

godged — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:03:59 +0000

To my knowledge, there is no "lemon law" regarding homes.

If you are not satisfied, your only option is litigation. I’m sure the builder has a great RE attorney, you will need one also.
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By: DJ B

DJ B — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:58:59 +0000

Did your builder provide a home warranty? You could try to use that. If not, you may want to hire an attorney to assist you. And if neighbors are having the sames issues, they may want to join you in a class action suit. No you can not force a builder to take the house back.

One question I do have is if you are having plumbing issues, why was the house signed off by the building inspectors? I would contact the city and ask.

But putting up a big sign in your front yard about how bad the builder is and/or calling the local TV stations might cause that builder to either fix what is wrong or ruin his business.
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By: StephenWeinstein

StephenWeinstein — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:18:59 +0000

Depending on what the unfixed "causes" and whether there was any deception involved, you might possibly be able to sue for fraud. Talk to a lawyer. To save time and money, pool your money with the other owners and go to one lawyer together, rather than each paying a different lawyer to have the same conversation.
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By: Fatty

Fatty — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:39:59 +0000

unfortunately... buyer beware. thats why you pay for home inspections before you buy.
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By: William

William — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:05:59 +0000

You aren't going to be able to force them to take it back. You do have a home warranty for probably a year and you can require them to fix everything that isn't right free of charge. If they don't fix things, then have them fixed by an expert in the field and go to small claims or civil court and sue the builder. This is a common problem.
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