State court’s ruling a blow to builders
The Iowa Supreme Court in late January ruled that homeowners can sue builders for poor workmanship even if they aren’t the original owners of the home.
Robert and Beverly Speight, of Clive, Iowa, bought their home in 2000. The house was originally built for a different owner in 1995. Shortly after moving in, the Speights noticed water damage and mold at their home. A building inspector determined that the damage was caused by a roof and rain gutters that were not built properly.
The Speights in 2003 filed a lawsuit against the builder, Walters Development Company. You can read the full story here.
No one knows yet what the results of the lawsuit will be. There’s no guarantee that the Speights will win their case. But the fact that the couple is able to bring the case to court is a victory for homeowners.
We had a developer here in Florida who used the wrong type of paint on the exterior of her houses, and during the hurricanes these brand new houses wicked up the water like sponges. The houses’ interior walls filled with water, then mold. She was sued. I believe it was in the Orlando area.
A lot of buyers of new construction do not want you to bring inspectors in, but it’s a good idea to still have a home inspection. Did you know thta you can also purchase extended warranties on home warranties? I just read about it on a blog yesterday.
Wow, this could open a can of worms for a lot of people who have problems with their homes. I am anxious to see the outcome on their decision on this.