Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

We bought a house and the seller disclosed that they had seepage issues in the home that were repaired by a licensed contractor. They checked 'no' indicating that there were no current problems in their disclosure and added a note that explained that there had been problems in the past, but they had been repaired. When we did our inspection, we found signs of seepage, but assumed that it had been repaired. per the seller's disclosure. There was no way to inspect the walls directly because they were covered with insulation, so we could not tell if the repairs had been done or not. We have found out that she never actually had the repair done. Could we sue to cover the cost of the repair?


Asked on 10/15/15, 11:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Henry Repay Law Offices of Henry Repay

If the facts are as you have stated them, you would have a claim. To best avoid any limitations issues, you should consult a litigation attorney promptly. Your facts do not indicate costs for the repair or any damage, but I would encourage you also to evaluate whether it is worth the expense you will front for legal fees, the headaches and time that you will probably find are involved and the risk that any judgment may end up difficult to collect. A good attorney will help you evaluate these considerations.

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Answered on 10/15/15, 5:50 pm


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