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In MO, what rights does a owner of a new home have against the builder within the first year?
Question : In MO, what rights does a owner of a new home have against the builder within the first year?
Purchased a new construction home that the basement leaks. Builder has tried to fix several times and finally gave up. Had us contact a basement company to get an estimate on repairs. The company gave us a bid to repair which the builder said he would pay for. We have not had the basement fixed yet, because the builder won’t give us the check. We were told that new construction homes have at least a one year warranty due to a law in Missour. What should we do since we have been trying for almost 6 months to get the builder to either fix the problem or give us the money to have fixed. We have other issues as well with the house but this is the most critial.
new home owners warranty
Best answer:
Answer by jprata84
You should honestly seek out an attorney and he will further give you advice about what to do.
The builder hires contractor to do the various trades of the home: foundation, waterproofing, framing, roof, siding, etc.
The problem sounds like it falls under a warranty claim for which the builder would be responsible, however it sounds like they want you to contact the basement company to pursue a fix.
Go that route and see what they say. Be sure to tell them that this has been an ongoing problem which their warranty/service department is not able to resolve. Let them take it from there. You should get your issue fixed, I’d guess!
Good luck!