Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

disclosuer

We bought a home and found out that it was permitted for 1600 SF, not the 3120 SF per the tax roll. 1/3 of the house was not built to code (that we know of). Sellers did not disclosue on the disclosuer sheet any of the problems. 1 year after we moved in the house started to collapse and we paid $50,000 to retro fit so it would not fail. Estimates are for $400,000 to repair the house. Any suggustions?


Asked on 10/23/06, 1:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: disclosuer

Yes, they failed to disclose and/or purposefully committed fraud. I have a similar case right now where they didn't get proper permits and failed to disclose that the house footings weren't placed into the bedrock below -- the house is on a hill and falling down. You will need a good attorney, here I am.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 2:05 pm
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: disclosuer

Sounds like you have a strong civil law suit. Sellers and their agents are required to disclose any known problems with the structure they are selling. You have potential claims against the seller and any agents involved. Note that there is a short 2 year statute of limitations for suing the seller's real estate agent for non-disclosure. This statute runs from the date of sale, not the date of discovery. Since it is the real estate agent is the insured party with the funds available to settle the case, it is imperative you act quickly.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 2:42 pm


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