Advice needed on seller hid foundation problems

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Started by cubicle_rebel_16 · Aug 10, 2025 · 1,642 views · 9 replies
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cubicle_rebel_16 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

seller hid foundation problems. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 7 years. My monthly rent is $3,851. We are on a month-to-month now.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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adulting_is_hard_12

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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throwaway_account_7_17

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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AccountantSteve_23

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.

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jenny_2024_10

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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diana_v_12

So this is more common than people think.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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BarAdmitted2019_18

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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officelife_26

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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officelife_17

This is one of those situations where even a quick legal consult pays for itself.

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nine_to_five_grind_3

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.