Legal Question in Real Estate Law in South Carolina
house
I purchased a brand new house 8 months ago have had nothing but problems with it breaking down from the water heater going out several times to walls and ceiling needing to be replaced to leaky roofs. is there a lemon law for houses like there is for cars.
Asked on 5/12/03, 12:10 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: house
There is no lemon law for houses. However, generally the builder is responsible for repair of defects in the house - generally for the first year, depending on your contract with the builder.
Keep records of the damage, defects and repairs in case you need to sue the builder.
Answered on 5/12/03, 12:00 pm