Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

Seller didn't disclose Roof Problem/leak

Purchased a home in Nov 2003. After recent rains, roof leaked through--name removed--ceiling. We investigated the problem starting with the attic (we had not been in the attic since we purchased the house, but we did go into the attic during the 2 inspections). Immediately upon entering attic and approaching area near suspected leak, we find a bucket and towels left by the previous owners/sellers under the leak--name removed--catch incoming water -- neither bucket or towels were there during either inspection or walk-thru. A roof leak or probelm was not disclosed in the purchase/sale agreement or addenda. Do we have legal recourse w/sellers, inspector, or lender?


Asked on 9/16/05, 11:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Seller didn't disclose Roof Problem/leak

If the seller didn't disclose the leak and they knew about it, then you would have a case against the seller for fraud for failure to disclose a latent defect.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

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Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

Promenade II

1230 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 1900

Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

Fax 404.795.0993

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Answered on 9/16/05, 11:16 am


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