If your newly purchased home came with unhappy surprises such as cracks, leaks, broken mechanical systems, or defects, the financial obligation might not be yours alone.

Such problems can come to light days, weeks, or even years after the final deal, leaving you indignant and wondering whether you really have to bear the entire financial burden. If that’s the case, you might be able to ask the responsible person to pitch in and take the matter to court if they don’t. In the best-case scenario, you will be able to resolve matters without filing a lawsuit. To better understand what might happen, this post will analyse:

• Who might be held accountable, and
• Whether found forward with claim makes sense