Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

We just closed on a home with an inground pool. The listing had a photo of filled beautiful pool. When we looked at home the pool was covered. Just before closing, the seller removed cover and told his realtor that there was a tear in liner. He told the realtor that he would pay for a liner to be installed, he said he got an estimate from his usual pool company for complete job for $2500.
That amount was escrowed at closing. The day after closing we went to the pool company and picked up the written estimate dated before closing with the former owner's name on it for $3259 and it would cost $800 to fill the pool. Other expenses may be charged if the liner bead needs to be replaced, the chemicals, etc. Our realtor contacted the seller's realtor who said the seller has not returned any phone calls. Do we have a chance to recover any of these extra expenses? From who, the seller, realtors, both? The pool is virtually empty, nasty, dangerous, and an eyesore.
Thank you for any help.

Asked on 5/19/11, 4:09 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Yes, from the seller: $1259 + $800 + any other reasonable costs associated

with replacing the liner.

Small claims court would appear at this stage to be the best venue to

file your case. (No lawyer needed---or allowed.)

Answered on 5/19/11, 7:03 am

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