purchased a lemon house

[jhellisjr]

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

Purchased a house, paid cash. House was "all new upgrades", after living in house for 2 months we are quickly seeing all upgrades were performed by seller and none are to code.

 

[Just Blue]

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

Purchased a house, paid cash. House was "all new upgrades", after living in house for 2 months we are quickly seeing all upgrades were performed by seller and none are to code.

Did you pay for an inspection on your home?

 

[jhellisjr]

Yes, we paid for an inspection. Inspector was recommended by my agent.

 

[LdiJ]

Can you give some examples of upgrades that were not to "code"?

 

[sandyclaus]

Yes, we paid for an inspection. Inspector was recommended by my agent.

So, what did the inspector say when it came to these all new upgrades? It would have been their job to determine whether or not it was done according to code or not, I would think.

 

[FarmerJ]

Yes I too am curious, If your building inspector did not find truly hidden defects then how was the report for the affected things worded something to the effect of `all basement walls covered in dry wall, no visible water stains` or is it something like a central air unit thats too small ? if thats the case then what does your report state ? So you know, upgrades that are things like new carpet , new kitchen cabs , new appliances , new woodwork and doors are things that may not even have needed permits depending on if your city / county does a dollar threshold as a trigger for when permits are needed. SO what was it you think was missed ?

 

[jhellisjr]

Bathroom was upgraded all new. The bathtub was installed without a mortar bed under it so the tub is squeaky and has started to crack. When access panel was removed to inspect under tub there is a flex style pipe used as drain pipe from tub. To replace tub all fixtures and some tile must be removed.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

It does not appear VA law requires he remove access panels or stand in bath tubs, during his inspection.

 

[FarmerJ]

Those so called flexible waste water lines have been around a while they prevent someone from having to totally re do lines where a new sink/ tub line up just a bit different BUT heres the deal as I see it. Unless actual building code forbade any thing the previous owner did and your not happy your free to sue the seller , the inspector and every one else from here to kingdom come but unless you required the inspector to open panels / access doors ( I dont think I have ever seen what you call mortar bed under a tub ) Ive seen very well supported via shims and wood runner strips under them fiber glass & plastic type tubs. especially when a access door is maybe screwed shut then the inspector will report on the things they can see and likely would note about the things they could not and if there was any visible issue that caused red flags Ill Lay odds the inspector would have noted to get someone else in to inspect.

 

[jhellisjr]

We also have issues of water damage around exterior door. Where the seller laid plenty of fresh paint on door jam. Now the mold water spots are starting to show thru paint.

 

[jhellisjr]

Understood flexible hoses been around. Most listened plumbers don't use.

 

[LdiJ]

Understood flexible hoses been around. Most listened plumbers don't use.

I have had plumbers use flexible hoses in my home. Sometimes they are flat out necessary.

 

[tranquility]

Understood flexible hoses been around. Most listened plumbers don't use.

So, would that be an example of something that is up to code, but not what you think you should have?

Things not up to code might be something you could litigate. As well, any problems known by the homeowner that were required to be disclosed but were not. From what you are saying, I'm not sure you have a lot of things that are actionable. But, you should list them all in detail and see an attorney. Bring the disclosures made at sale as well. See what he says.