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Started by dps
about 6 years ago
Posts: 1
Member since: May 2017
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I am in contract on a property. On our contract the seller agreed to deliver the apartment leak free. Upon visual inspection we found what is most likely a leak on the floor. However seller claims this is not a leak, but simply a floor defect. We asked the seller to allow us to perform a moisture test to have a conclusive determination, but they refuse to allow such test. What are my recourses here? We are almost certain is a leak, but seller refuses to let us test further and claims is not.
Response by Anton
about 6 years ago
Posts: 507
Member since: May 2019

ask for $50k reduction

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Response by flarf
about 6 years ago
Posts: 515
Member since: Jan 2011

What do you mean by "a leak on the floor?"

Did you observe a pool of water on the floor? Do you think it came from the ceiling above? From a nearby wall? Somehow up from below?

What do you plan on testing for moisture, and how do you plan to conduct such test?

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Response by KeithBurkhardt
about 6 years ago
Posts: 2987
Member since: Aug 2008

Is this a small building or a large Co-op or condo?

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Response by 30yrs_RE_20_in_REO
about 6 years ago
Posts: 9878
Member since: Mar 2009

I'm on the same page as flarf, but also willing to bet your contract spells out your options.

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