Legal Question in Business Law in Missouri

Re: The builder knew

I suggest you talk to your builder and ask them to repair the problem. Unfortunately, since it has been 5 years since the house was built, the builder may not be willing to make the repairs with just a phone call. Instead the builder will likely ask you why the problem wasn't reported to it sooner. If the problem in the crawlspace is that the builder did not grade the land properly to prevent water from pooling under the house, then you might have a valid claim against the builder. It depends on the specific facts of your case and whether other reasonable builders would have done something more than what was done by your builder at the time the house was built. If you don't feel comfortable dealing with the builder personally, I suggest you hire an attorney to assist you with the matter. The attorney can determine what liability exists and you'll certainly have more leverage with an attorney involved. Good luck. If you would like further assistance, do not hesitate to call.