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happy2u · Jan 12, 2011, 06:51 PM

I purchased a two story new construction in 2007.There are now cracks in the master bathroom wall.Some of the doors upstairs will not stay closed.The stairs are separating from the wall.Cracks in the wall are also noted in the foyer.There is a picture on the
Wall in the foyer that constantly need to be straighten.Do you think I have major problems
Arising?What should I do?The houses built in this almost new subdivision were developed
On an old land field...

Fr_Chuck · Jan 12, 2011, 07:01 PM

I think you need to bring out a real contraction contractor to inspect it. There is always a little settling but these seems extreme.

Also missing the term old land field, what type of field ?

LisaB4657 · Jan 12, 2011, 07:49 PM

Many states have laws requiring that a builder provides a warranty when selling new construction. The structural portion of the warranty is usually for 10 years. Did you buy directly from the builder? Did you receive a warranty? If so then you should contact the warranty company to have them come out and inspect rather than spending money on a contractor.

If you didn't receive this type of warranty when you purchased then you should definitely have the house examined by an expert, preferably an engineer.

happy2u · Jan 13, 2011, 03:42 AM

The landfill I mentioned was disposal of trash approximately 15-20 years ago.

AK lawyer · Jan 13, 2011, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by happy2u

... an old land field....

Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

...
Also missing the term old land field, what type of field ?

Originally Posted by happy2u;

landfill

Ah.

It's spelled "landfill", actually. As in "fill" the land with junk and trash.

I don't know if it affects anyone's liability. The builder, as well as the subdivision developer, should have anticipated settling, knowing the history of the land. But I don't think this fact would expand the warranty.