Need advice - I bought a bad flip

[Barbara L Dainoff]

Maybe not the best place to ask for advice - I bought a home in N Central MA advertised as totally renovated, a pristine revival.  Among other attributes was a new roof and new high efficiency HVAC.  What I've learned since owning the home is virtually everything was done wrong.  Yes, I had the home inspected but what has transpired here couldn't have been anticipated.  The home was unsafe in part and unlivable.  I'm a senior with limited means.  The seller is taking no responsibility for his negligence.  The work on the home was marginally permitted and minimally inspected by the Building Department.  I'm faced with bringing an action I can't afford.  Is there any oversight for flipped homes.  Anyone I can contact?  

Barbara

[John Mocker]

Barbara,

If you can find out which contractors were responsible for the improper work, there may be some recourse on their Insurance.  Normally the poor workmanship would be the responsibility of the contractor to repair not the insurance but if the poor workmanship caused other damage it may be covered.  Even the threat of going to their insurance may be effective in getting the repairs.  You may find out the contractors if they pulled permits.  the owner may know the insurance co. of the contractors.