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Homeowner dispute with builder over poor construction of new home in WA state

HI, my name is Amy. I own a house in washington state. when i bought it about 3 years ago, it was a brand new house, just got done building it. Now there are a lot of issues with bad water pipping under the house and other stuffs going on, I would like to know if there anyway the building company should responsible for this? Thank you!

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The short answer to your question is yes - the developer should be held liable for defects in construction. Be aware there are strict time limitations for how long you can wait before filing suit. Contractors have a surety bond ($12,000) however you must make a claim on that within two years after substantial completion of the home. You should contact a construction attorney specializing in handling construction defects as soon as possible so you can determine whether there is still time to file suit. Good luck to you - it is no fun to be living in a home with so many problems.

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