builder Won’t Fix — any advice?

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Started by sideproject_29 · Sep 22, 2025 · 10 replies
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sideproject_29OP

Looking for advice on this situation. New Home Has Foundation Cracks After 6 Months - Builder Wont Fix Any guidance would be greatly appreciated just saying.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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grace_h_13Attorney

The cost of a real estate attorney for a transaction review is tiny compared to the potential downside. For anything over $100K, budget $1-2K for legal review. It's the best insurance you'll buy.

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taxconfused_3

The cost of a real estate attorney for a transaction review is tiny compared to the potential downside. For anything over $100K, budget $1-2K for legal review. It's the best insurance you'll buy.

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RealtorJim_14

Real talk: get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal 🤷.

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order_in_the_court_11Attorney

The cost of a real estate attorney for a transaction review is tiny compared to the potential downside. For anything over $100K, budget $1-2K for legal review. It's the best insurance you'll buy.

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taxconfused_3

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

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RealtorJim_14

Yeah tenant rights vary enormously by state and even by city. What's legal in Houston might be a crime in San Francisco. Always check your local tenant protection ordinance supposedly, not just state law just saying.

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grace_h_13Attorney

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

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taxconfused_3

Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.

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daniel_g_4

Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.

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sideproject_29OP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.