If our new home developed buckled flooring almost immediately, do we have any legal recourse?

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If our new home developed buckled flooring almost immediately, do we have any legal recourse?

We recently purchased our first home and within the first few weeks the laminate flooring in the dining and living rooms began to buckle from water damage. The cause was ground water from recent rains combined with inadequate drainage in the back yard. We were aware of the drainage issues from the inspection and the first thing we did was have surface drains and french drains installed but the rains that caused it occurred during the closing. The contractor who installed the flooring originally said he would repair it for free even though it wasn’t his fault but now he has changed his tune.

Asked on July 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If the home that you purchased seems to be a brand new construction from what you have written. As such, the developer, general contractor and the sub-contractor who installed the flooring that now has problems are required under the law for construction defects to make the needed repairs at their costs.

I suggest that you consult with an attorney who does work in the area of construction defects to assist you in the matter you have written about.


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