Water damage done by contractors hired by town

[MuteX10]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

We participated in a program run by the town to get help for repairing houses for low income families. The town hired the contractors who came in to replace our roof. Shortly after it was done we started having water leaks and damage to the ceilings because they didn't install, or install properly, flashing around the dormers. We contacted the town to get it repaired right away, who sent people to the house to get estimates, and we were told they would take care of it. The town delayed this for years and wouldn't respond to phone calls and basically shut the door in our face. The contractors are no longer in business and the town claims that since there is no program anymore they are not responsible. We have extremely bad water damage and mold in the ceilings/walls because of this and no way to fix it. Who should be held responsible for this and pay for damages?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by MuteX10

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

We participated in a program run by the town to get help for repairing houses for low income families. The town hired the contractors who came in to replace our roof. Shortly after it was done we started having water leaks and damage to the ceilings because they didn't install, or install properly, flashing around the dormers. We contacted the town to get it repaired right away, who sent people to the house to get estimates, and we were told they would take care of it. The town delayed this for years and wouldn't respond to phone calls and basically shut the door in our face. The contractors are no longer in business and the town claims that since there is no program anymore they are not responsible. We have extremely bad water damage and mold in the ceilings/walls because of this and no way to fix it. Who should be held responsible for this and pay for damages?

**A: time to hire an attorney to sue the town, contractor etc. What did your insurance company tell you about filing an insurance claim?