Real estate lawyer needed or how to proceed?

[Briseida Barillas]

We just purchased a home July 2nd with an FHA loan.

Inspector said minor things were wrong eith the house and mostly cosmetic.

There were definitely things that we were prepared for the seller to fix for FHA approval.

The apprasial went fine and when asked about the FHA items that should be repaired, they said there was no need.

The items were siding and fascia rot. Outlets not GFCI. It didn't seem like much and items we could repair. We removed the carpet and flooring and when I stepped on the subfloor I fell through. Not far down since it doesn't sit that high off the ground.

Now we got a contractor to assist with some walls and he says there is definitely structural damage and is shocked this passed FHA. He would consider it not safe and not livable at the moment.

This home is in Clearwater FL.

Should I pursue a lawyer regarding this issue?

This was approved for FHA loan, is there anything that can be done through HUD?

Any help or guidance is appreciated as well as a recommended lawyer if need be.

I spoke to some lawyers and it's not something they want to pursue or if they do, I can't really afford them.

Thank you