Bianskihd3
Member
Can I take legal action against the town and force them to repair the damages?
Here is the back story: There is a 22" storm drain that runs underneath my home that has resulted in 3 sink holes. The last sink, which was 7 feet deep, was 6 feet from the front of our house. We have cracks in our foundation, walls, and our hardwood floors are buckling and cracking. Two structural engineers have looked at the home and both agree the foundation needs secured. They both acknowledge there is movement in the soil underneath the structural supports, causing movement in my floors. The Town believes they are not liable for any damages to my home, even though they have been aware of the issue for 5 years and have neglected to repair or maintain the storm drain.
Here is the back story: There is a 22" storm drain that runs underneath my home that has resulted in 3 sink holes. The last sink, which was 7 feet deep, was 6 feet from the front of our house. We have cracks in our foundation, walls, and our hardwood floors are buckling and cracking. Two structural engineers have looked at the home and both agree the foundation needs secured. They both acknowledge there is movement in the soil underneath the structural supports, causing movement in my floors. The Town believes they are not liable for any damages to my home, even though they have been aware of the issue for 5 years and have neglected to repair or maintain the storm drain.