Real Estate – Texas : Problems after closing, breach of contract by seller, sabotage!
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Real Estate – Texas : Problems after closing, breach of contract by seller, sabotage!
My wife and I just closed on our house in the past week. The appliances, all supposed to be relatively new were to stay per our offer made on the house. The seller tried to get use to go back on that and we were firm on keeping them, as he refused to help us w the $6500+ estimated repairs the inspection uncovered.So, the day we move in the refrigerator is working, but by the afternoon it’s not. Fluke? Goto cook a frozen pizza… oven heats for a few minutes then gives error cord… replace fridge, and the water line has been sliced… inspect oven, the wire is cut inside. what do we do
Asked on July 1, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I think you need to find yourself a good lawyer, first of all, and explain the situation. He or she will tell you how to document all of the damage, and you'll have to repair or replace things as needed. Once that's done and you have all the bills, you'll sue the sellers, and in many states (I'm not a Texas attorney) you might be able to ask for punitive damages, because this should be treated as fraud, in my opinion.
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