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Latrice Epps
  • Houston, TX
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Leaking ceiling on Duplex on tenant side

Latrice Epps
  • Houston, TX
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I purchased a brand new duplex in August 2020. I live in one side and I have a tenant in the other.

Water started leaking behind the walls on Monday night. 11/30/20. I called the builder that sent out a roofer who would a nail hole in a pipe. The pipe was replaced and the roof repaired. I also gave my tenant a high velocity fan to help dry the walls.

Today, 12/5/20 the the ceiling is leaking worst and the falling down now. The electricity in that area of the kitchen is also out. The builder can’t send anyone out for 3hrs. I turned off the main water supply.

Is there anything else I need to do as the landlord right now

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Jeffrey Edwards
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  • West Bloomfield, MI
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Jeffrey Edwards
  • Real Estate Broker
  • West Bloomfield, MI
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When you purchased the home, were you provided any sort of warranty?  It is common with most new construction in my area.  What is above the kitchen? 

  • Jeffrey Edwards
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