I read a lot of this but gave up...still think your beef should be... -- JoesterVT 05/22/2019 9:23PM
Is disclosure vs. disclaimer still a thing in real estate? -- Tafkam Hokie 05/22/2019 8:06PM
Define -- RTFC 05/22/2019 8:42PM
Problem with the carpet is they're only liable for whatever the remaining -- Hokie Bird 94 05/22/2019 6:33PM
I have proof Previous owners of my house -- HOKIE 05/22/2019 6:07PM
Obviously no walk thru before closing! Your Bad! :) ** -- grill to chill 05/22/2019 4:03PM
Right, cos we're that stupid -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 4:14PM
Your post may you seem that way, if the shoe fits, wear it :( -- grill to chill 05/23/2019 2:15PM
Well the sad reality here is that you stand a reasonably sure chance of -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 4:46PM
Again, your opinion -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 4:52PM
You still have not told us what kind of damage was even done to the roof. ** -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 5:04PM
Since you have no real estate attorney background, and apparently very -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 4:56PM
I have listened, I just don't agree -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 5:08PM
What you have listened to -- RTFC 05/22/2019 6:29PM
The whole roof thing is odd. Several posters have asked very -- reestuart 05/23/2019 09:53AM
I understand why he is upset -- RTFC 05/23/2019 10:54AM
You're not using common sense or doing any simple research on your own. -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 5:20PM
This would be Civil court so the burden of proof is much lower. ** -- VTENGR 05/23/2019 08:26AM
Beyond a reasonable doubt? ** -- RhinoVT 05/22/2019 5:26PM
No, I'm not telling you that. Or telling you what a message board is. -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 5:11PM
Then I really don't understand what your point was ** -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 5:13PM
I'm surprised they offered to pay anything for either, TBH. ** -- reestuart 05/22/2019 3:39PM
Wonder why their insurance didn't fix the roof..weird.. -- capitals1 05/22/2019 3:36PM
Because the owners never made a claim -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:38PM
I think your real estate agent dropped the ball on that issue. ** -- 48zip 05/22/2019 3:41PM
How so? -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:44PM
Who owned the home when it hailed? -- 48zip 05/22/2019 3:50PM
No reason for the deal to fall through prior to closing since we didn't -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:56PM
If there was damage, there was a reason to lower the price! ** -- 48zip 05/22/2019 5:51PM
How bad was the damage that the sellers didn't get the roof repaired? -- reestuart 05/22/2019 5:12PM
This is what I can't understand -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 5:15PM
Yeah, but what was the damage? If it didn't cause leaks, maybe they -- reestuart 05/22/2019 5:23PM
You keep avoiding the question. In what way was the roof damaged? -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 5:22PM
Seller can make a serious and legit claim that your inspector, if he'd -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 4:17PM
Perhaps true, but doesn't negate their duty to disclose ** -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 4:20PM
Sellers often see their homes as so normal, even cat pee doesn't stink. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 4:27PM
Doesn't matter if it stinks or not, a judge will laugh MacDaddy out of the -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 4:32PM
Again, unless you can prove they were given a report of actual damage -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 4:23PM
They sound really stupid haha..sorry that happened to you. ** -- capitals1 05/22/2019 3:41PM
Did they affirmatively try to cover up the damage or outright lie to you? -- ModerateHokie 05/22/2019 3:24PM
Curious what you would have done differently ** -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:37PM
First, ask whether there were any pets -- call the question, in effect. -- ModerateHokie 05/23/2019 10:57AM
Couple questions -- RTFC 05/22/2019 3:03PM
I think any reasonable person would conclude these were major defects -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:18PM
"They had multiple reports..." -- Beerman 05/22/2019 5:07PM
That's wrong too -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 5:11PM
Advised by a door to door roof salesman? - that'll hold water. -- RTFC 05/22/2019 7:42PM
Yeah, I didn't even notice that part. How were they advised? Did they -- reestuart 05/23/2019 09:24AM
Your attorney is a thief! He/she is dead wrong. ** -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 5:24PM
You don't have to prove they knew anything? That doesn't make sense. ** -- reestuart 05/22/2019 5:15PM
+1. A 10 second google search shows you ALWAYS have to be able to prove -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 5:25PM
Advised by whom? ** -- Beerman 05/22/2019 5:13PM
I'm not an attorney, but I don't see that you have a case at all. -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 3:57PM
That's probably why you're not an attorney -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 4:02PM
Burden is on your to prove they not only knew, but covered it up. -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 4:13PM
You're wrong -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 4:18PM
Is this your first time purchasing a home? You don't seem to understand -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 4:22PM
Air fresheners are a dead giveaway that they are hiding something. I looked -- 81_Hokie 05/22/2019 5:38PM
Hardly, -- RTFC 05/22/2019 7:47PM
Bread and cookies, not overpowering air fresheners ** -- 81_Hokie 05/23/2019 06:45AM
A fresh scent to some is overpowering to others - see perfume or cologne -- RTFC 05/23/2019 09:49AM
Eh, some people burn those things like they're going out of style. ** -- reestuart 05/23/2019 09:25AM
Yep, as long as you don't have obnoxious air fresheners, it definitely -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 9:50PM
Thanks for your opinion -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 4:27PM
I'm not trying to be an ass, just giving you an honest opinion that -- HokieFan14 05/22/2019 4:36PM
Did you practice law in Utah? ** -- RhinoVT 05/22/2019 4:43PM
It is all in the details... -- RTFC 05/22/2019 3:48PM
I didn't know about it beforehand - only after from talking to -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:57PM
Was the "as is" box checked on your contract? If so, you may be screwed. -- 48zip 05/22/2019 3:44PM
No - they definitely had duty to disclose ** -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 3:45PM
Id look into pursuing sellers agent before the sellers -- One4VT 05/22/2019 2:48PM
I have one question .. who reads the Sunday paper?:) ** -- capitals1 05/22/2019 3:32PM
No inspection prior to closing? ** -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 2:35PM
For inspections unless it is a big glaring problem it is not -- fordham 05/22/2019 2:44PM
Inspector was an idiot - probably have a case against him too ** -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 2:36PM
Inspectors find the cracked sidewalk. Whoopdie do. ** -- TomTurkey 05/22/2019 5:28PM
Good luck. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 2:38PM
"Moose, Rocco, help the judge with his wallet" ** -- Brown Water 05/22/2019 2:21PM
When you win, they should have to cover your court/legal fees. ** -- D-Day 05/22/2019 2:21PM
Sure, but how do you force them to? -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 2:25PM
Subpoena? ** -- Brown Water 05/22/2019 2:48PM
Leg breakage? ** -- PhotoHokieNC 05/22/2019 4:20PM
Poena. That's a funny word. ** -- Stork 05/22/2019 3:54PM
Up to your lawyer. Add the amount to the lawsuit. Judge can garnish wages ** -- D-Day 05/22/2019 2:29PM
Holy cow you people have no idea what you are talking about. ** -- ModerateHokie 05/22/2019 3:26PM
I sued a landlord who did not return my security deposit. -- D-Day 05/22/2019 3:51PM
Which is normal and the guy was prob. not trying to avoid paying you, if he -- fordham 05/22/2019 5:47PM
It was not normal. Dude was a crook and thought he could get away with it. ** -- D-Day 05/22/2019 7:57PM
Winning a lawsuit is not the hard part, collecting is as -- fordham 05/22/2019 2:37PM
Correct answer, I have done it, most cannot collect on judgements -- VaTechie 05/22/2019 3:19PM
$10-20k is cheap. In failure to disclose litigation..... -- CrystalCoveHokie 05/22/2019 2:15PM
How did you not at least discover the carpet prior to moving in? ** -- vthokieq 05/22/2019 2:00PM
Stains only evident on the bottom, scent covered up by plug-ins ** -- HokieMacDaddy 05/22/2019 2:09PM
Exact thing happened to us - glad plugin + throw rugs - they fooled us -- FfxStationHokie 05/22/2019 2:19PM
They were distracted by the backed up sewer. ** -- 48zip 05/22/2019 2:02PM