Builder Construction Defect Advice
Hi BP Community,
We closed on a rental townhome (brand new construction) that immediately had a raw sewage leak that covered much of the first floor damaging tenant possessions on day one. The builder has been giving us the run-around on compensation for damages to tenants possessions, and the issue appears to be systemic as the same issue happened with a couple of other units in the same community. What recourse do I have here? Is it worth pursuing my landlord policy for the claims adjuster to go after their insurance or filing a lawsuit? Damages came out to slightly over $4k. I got wind that the builder is checking their warranty language (outsourced to a third party I believe) to find a way out of responsibility. This has dragged on for two months now that has created a lot of stress for myself and the tenants. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I assume filing a lawsuit will ultimately cost more money than what its worth, unless you all have different experiences.