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New build with 'major defect' - next steps?
Lululoo
Posts: 4 Newbie
Please can someone advise me if the steps to take.
Background:
Insurers of the structural warranty have just confirmed that they want to do more investigations to confirm the extent of ‘major defect’ They’re talking about then doing a plan for repairs after these investigations. . I’ve done some googling and see that major defects can justify recession / compensation. I just want to be out of here now with as little disruption so that me and my child can get on with our lives finally - this house has been falling apart from, pretty much, the minute we moved in. (Then the developer went into administration/ no longer exists and then it was Covid times). Seems that the house has no proper foundation, amongst various other structural problems, and is at risk of falling down which, to date has caused walls to crack and bend, the roof to move and leak all over the place….and then various infestations getting in through the gaps. I don’t care whether the developer, building regs or the insurer are liable, I just want out of here now.
Background:
Insurers of the structural warranty have just confirmed that they want to do more investigations to confirm the extent of ‘major defect’ They’re talking about then doing a plan for repairs after these investigations. . I’ve done some googling and see that major defects can justify recession / compensation. I just want to be out of here now with as little disruption so that me and my child can get on with our lives finally - this house has been falling apart from, pretty much, the minute we moved in. (Then the developer went into administration/ no longer exists and then it was Covid times). Seems that the house has no proper foundation, amongst various other structural problems, and is at risk of falling down which, to date has caused walls to crack and bend, the roof to move and leak all over the place….and then various infestations getting in through the gaps. I don’t care whether the developer, building regs or the insurer are liable, I just want out of here now.
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…I’m not going to be able to sell this anytime soon and I don’t know how long we have to carry on living like this. Advice please!0
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In reality, till the insurer has carried out their checks not much you can do.Life in the slow lane1
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Very sorry but all you can do is wait until the insurance co. have carried out their investigationsIf you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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For a major claim you should probably instruct your own loss adjuster. See ...
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