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statue of limiations

I hired a home owner inspector 2 years ago to purchase my mobile home. First rain the windows were leaking BAD!. The bedroom floor was caving in. The bathroom and bedroom have mold in walls, windows, and tubs. I noticed these problems right way but was unaware I could go after the inspector until a week ago when I hired a roofer that said my roof is caving in and it has been like this for a long time. The repairs for the roof and the removal of the mold and drywall is going to be thousnads of dollars. I am a senior citizen as well as a cancer survior concerned about the mold. I also have limited income. If I had known all these problems I would not have bought this money pit!

I appreciate any information you can give me.

Thanks,


Asked on 11/12/06, 6:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Deborah Barron Barron Law Corporation

Re: Mold - statue of limitations

Home inspections reports sometimes have a disclaimer stating that you agree not to hold them liable for anything they missed in their inspection. They may also have an exclusion for roof inspections stating you have to get a roofer to inspect. The seller may have liability also for failure to disclose. There is a two year statute of limitations for personal injury caused by exposure to mold. Written breach of contract is a longer. An attorney would have to look at the documents involved to provide you with more specific advise.

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Answered on 11/12/06, 7:36 pm


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