Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Re: Real Estate Inspector question

You really need to consult with an Attorney ASAP. More than likely you have missed or are very close the statue of limitations.

Good Luck!

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Re: Real Estate Inspector question

Business and Professions Code 7199 states that you have four years from the date of inspection to sue a home inspector.

You mention "recent attempts" to cover up damaged beams. How recent? Did these attempts take place prior to your purchase?

If you have a cause of action against the home inspector, you better move quickly.

I believe that your claims against the agent and seller of the real estate for failure to comply with statutory disclosure requirements will be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. (It seems as if you had three years from the misrepresentation (Cal. Civ. Proc. 338(a)).

However, one has three years to sue for fraud, and the three year period begins upon discovery of the fraud. (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 338(d)).

Therefore, you may have a valid cause of action for fraud if filed 3 years of finding out about the fraud.

Based on the facts given, it is not possible to say whether or not you have any viable claims.

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Re: Real Estate Inspector question

Four years later you're now complaining? You had a limited time to bring a warranty claim against the builder. You'll have to consult with a real estate litigation attorney to see if there are any remaining remedies available, based upon your provable facts. Possibly fraud in concealment by the builder, and negligence by the inspector - but time limits on them are close, if not past. Feel free to contact me if serious about finally getting legal help.