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BigB
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New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
We have been in our house for 6 months. When the house was inspected, there was a leak from the flat roof of of the sun room that caused a leak in the sun room. The owner said he repaired it, scraped, and painted it.
Fast Forward to last night. I open the doors to the sun room and low and behold, I have large water bubbles in the same spot. I almost died.
To complicate matters, the former owner has been helpful with regards to helping us make connections in the area, etc. But now, I am so angry.
I really feel that this repair is his. I know in reality it isn't, but he didn't do it correctly to begin with. UGH!!! Should I ask him about it?
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ave1024
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Re: New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
Posted by BigB
We have been in our house for 6 months. When the house was inspected, there was a leak from the flat roof of of the sun room that caused a leak in the sun room. The owner said he repaired it, scraped, and painted it.
Fast Forward to last night. I open the doors to the sun room and low and behold, I have large water bubbles in the same spot. I almost died.
To complicate matters, the former owner has been helpful with regards to helping us make connections in the area, etc. But now, I am so angry.
I really feel that this repair is his. I know in reality it isn't, but he didn't do it correctly to begin with. UGH!!! Should I ask him about it?
No definitely not after six months. If this was a big concern I would have had your inspector do a water test on the roof.
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| Posted 2/4/15 3:43 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
It's your repair. Just do it right this time.
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| Posted 2/4/15 4:10 PM |
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Kitten1929
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New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
Not his responsibility any more. Welcome to the joys of home ownership 
Message edited 2/4/2015 4:16:45 PM.
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| Posted 2/4/15 4:16 PM |
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BigB
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Re: New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
Posted by ave1024
Posted by BigB
We have been in our house for 6 months. When the house was inspected, there was a leak from the flat roof of of the sun room that caused a leak in the sun room. The owner said he repaired it, scraped, and painted it.
Fast Forward to last night. I open the doors to the sun room and low and behold, I have large water bubbles in the same spot. I almost died.
To complicate matters, the former owner has been helpful with regards to helping us make connections in the area, etc. But now, I am so angry.
I really feel that this repair is his. I know in reality it isn't, but he didn't do it correctly to begin with. UGH!!! Should I ask him about it?
No definitely not after six months. If this was a big concern I would have had your inspector do a water test on the roof.
The inspector didn't do a water test on the roof. Oh, well....still makes me angry that this happened.
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chilltocam
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New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
Welcome to the wonderful world of home-ownership. I highly doubt the previous owner intentionally made a faulty repair. Unfortunately, these things happen.
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| Posted 2/4/15 4:17 PM |
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alli3131
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New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
This is all part of owning a home.
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| Posted 2/4/15 4:58 PM |
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Mrs213
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New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
Could have been that he did a simple patch job but now the roof is failing. Once you own the home it's is your responsibility
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| Posted 2/5/15 2:30 AM |
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HomeIsWithU
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Re: New Home Owner Question regarding a repair that was made pre-ownership
You own the home now, it's your problem unfortunately.
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| Posted 2/5/15 10:02 AM |
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