Here’s how to evaluate the likelihood that you’ll be able to get your home repaired at minimal cost, and your plan of action.
Check your warranty
Your builder or remodeler likely gave you what’s called an “express” warranty, which typically covers everything from cosmetic flaws to serious defects for a year (most common) to 10 years (pretty rare). If the warranty names the defect you’re complaining about, gather your documentation and ask your contractor to repair the damage at no additional charge. If your warranty has expired, you aren’t necessarily out of luck. Depending on the state you live in and the nature of the defect, your house may still be covered by a so-called implied warranty of habitability for another seven to 10 years. But it will be up to you to prove that the defects are so severe that they are a health or safety hazard.
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