Concealed water damage by seller

[tbone12]

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

We bought a home 2 years ago with fully finished basement represented as an "in-law apt" with bedrooms & full bath which we are being assessed for. Ongoing mildew smell, excessive humidity and water on the tile floors persisted despite mitigation attempts (fans,dehumidifiers). Wet floors forced us to remove carpets,drywall to expose apparent long-term seepage of water (efflorescence and vertical foundation crack) into entire back wall. There is substantial evidence of coverup prior to sale of home, which I won't go into now. What are the steps necessary to prepare for litigation prior to hiring an attorney?

 

[HomeGuru]

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

We bought a home 2 years ago with fully finished basement represented as an "in-law apt" with bedrooms & full bath which we are being assessed for. Ongoing mildew smell, excessive humidity and water on the tile floors persisted despite mitigation attempts (fans,dehumidifiers). Wet floors forced us to remove carpets,drywall to expose apparent long-term seepage of water (efflorescence and vertical foundation crack) into entire back wall. There is substantial evidence of coverup prior to sale of home, which I won't go into now. What are the steps necessary to prepare for litigation prior to hiring an attorney?

**A: hire an engineer to conduct an inspection and write a report.

 

[tbone12]

Thank you

Thanks for the quick reply. Should I assume these documented upfront expenses will be considered in the trial settlement (if we prevail)?

 

[HomeGuru]

Thanks for the quick reply. Should I assume these documented upfront expenses will be considered in the trial settlement (if we prevail)?

**A: yes. A better option would be to hire an attorney that specializes in these types of cases. And see what engineers the attorney recommends as an expert witness.