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Is a builder responsible for mold growth on the exterior paint on a 2 year old home?
Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted 7 months ago in Construction / Development
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I have a 2 year old tract house that has the start of extensive black mold growth around all 4 sides of my house and it is located on the facia boards and under the eaves. When I contacted the builder, they said that it was not their responsibility to correct the issue. I contend that the wood was painted wet or it is a faulty paint finish.
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Dana Howard Shultz
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Posted 7 months ago.
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If you do not have additional evidence to support your contention (i.e., more than mere conjecture about wet wood or faulty paint), then I have difficulty seeing how you could prevail over the builder in a lawsuit - especially if, as appears to be the case, the house went through more than one year's worth of seasonal changes before the problem appeared.
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Tamara L. Boeck
This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state.
Posted 7 months ago.
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I agree with the prior answer - a mere contention, without additional information or evidence of the cause (and the facts surrounding it), will not support liability or responsibilty by the builder (or anyone else). Side note: based on the age of the home, it may be subject to the statutory "Home Builder's Right to Repair Statute" Civil Code sec. 896....and likely warranty or other contractual requirements. Specific timelines and requirements apply to avoid losing those rights.
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