Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

In July 2, 2010 we closed on a property. Before the closing our bank required the house to have many repairs done. We got an estimate to have to work done by insured and licensed contractor and submitted to the real estate agency. Their response was that the seller bank had chosen another estimate, but we still had to pay for the repairs, which totaled around $7,500. We had no choice, but go with it as we need to move by July. We have attempted to get license and insurance information as well as all the manuals and invoices from the real estate company, but they never submitted them. After we moved in we found out the equipment we paid for as new was actually used equipments. Yesterday, with temperatures in the mid 40's in FL we tried to turn the heater on and not for our surprise, it's not working. We've paid for a new system. We also found out that the contractor that perform the job was hired by the real estate company and had done work for them before. He is a handyman, with no license or insurance. The Real Estate Agent was deliberately dishonest with us. What can we do about it? Thank you.


Asked on 12/07/10, 8:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

You have a claim against the real estate company, if you can substantiate all the facts that you state in your question. You need a real estate attorney to sue the Realtor or whoever was holding the money for licensed repairs and new replacements. Hopefully, your contract is clear as to this issue. You may contact me for further information.

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Answered on 12/12/10, 8:23 am


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