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Right well this is a bit random i know but here goes, my mum bought a new house about a month ego and from day one the downstairs bathroom has not been working, basically when the guy who sold it to her did the extension he fu**ed up the drainage pipe so now the water has nowhere to go. What rights does she have? We have a written statement from Dyno Rode saying that the damage was most probably done when the extension was built. The prevouse owner is now not answering his phone because he knows he is in the wrong. Basically im prepared to do anything to get this guy to take responsibility for his actions.
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Posted: 2008-08-27 16:02:40
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Did you have a survey done prior to buying the house ?
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Posted: 2008-08-27 16:08:55
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How old is the house? If its 10yrs or under there will be a NHBC (New Homes Building Certificate) with it, which is a 10yr guarantee. If its older, the only chance you've got is to take it up with the solicitor your mum used for the conveyancing. But other than that there isn't much she can do i'm afraid.
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Posted: 2008-08-27 16:32:10
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Yes we had one from the bank but that only checked if it was worth the amount the mortgage was taken for. I suppose its too late now to do anything about it?
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Posted: 2008-08-27 16:38:39
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Yup, too late indeed, proctor is right i'm afraid.
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Posted: 2008-08-27 16:41:31
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Well the house is older than 10 years, we are trying to get the house insurance to cover it but they're not being very helpful. if they fix it ill be happy if they say no due to it being broke before the insurance was started then i want that in writing and ill take the wa**er to court.
He is definitely not going to get away with this, mum was prepared to pay just under £3k to get it fixed. I wonder what chance i have of winning in court?
Also if i do win is he then responsible for all the legal charges?
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Posted: 2008-08-27 16:50:57
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I'm afraid it won't get to court, possibly small claims only. When a
house is bought, its basically sold as seen unless something comes up on the survey, then you're covered.
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Posted: 2008-08-27 17:17:47
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Oh i see, well at least its a lesson for me when i come to buying my own.
He knows hes done wrong and aint answering his phone. Ill get him...
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Posted: 2008-08-27 17:50:27
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Did you have inspection done to the house, inspection is not bank related, buyer pays for it before purchase just to see everything is working fine. May be you mother didn't get the inspection done to save some money or if the inspection was performed she could go after the inspector. If no inspection was performed I think your mom is stuck with it.
At least that's the procedure in New York but I'm assuming it's the same in London.
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Posted: 2008-08-27 20:11:23
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Does the HIP not cover things like this at all Dan?
I guess it sort of comes own to trust, and sadly it would appear as though matey can't be trusted!
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Posted: 2008-08-27 23:00:01
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