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maryvheadley Posted December 2009

Mobile home bought with damages covered up, and now they won't fix it

BOUGHT THE MOBILE AS IS, WITH THE UNDERASTANDING THAT IT WOULD BE REPAIRED, ALL THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UP WITH FALSE FLOORS, RUGS, AND TAR PAPER AND SHINGLES ON THE ROOF WHICH IS NOW LEAKING, I STILL HAVE FAULTY E, I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATHTUB, AIRCONDITIONER, AND THE FRON DOOR, I DONT HAVE ANY MONEY KLEFT TO FIX THE LECTRIC SWITCHES, BEEN FIGHTING THIS FOR TWO YEARS AND AM SEVENTY YEARS OLD, TOO TIRED YOU ARE MY LAST HOPE.

caregiverslight Dec 2009
The other thing you may want to consider that buying property "as is" may lead to having no right to contest what you bought without challenging upfront. May not be an easy thing after-the-fact, but I would still check with uour state's consumer protection AG's office. It can't hurt to ask and present your complaint. At least, I don't think so.

caregiverslight Dec 2009
You don't mention what state you are in, but you may want to file a complaint with your state's Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Complaints may be filed online, usually at no cost to the consumer. You will just need to have your dates, costs and chronology straight and the name and contact information for the vendor. It is always best to include evidence that you have made reasonable attempts to seek redress by working directly with the vendor to request repayment or remedial action. Those offices are usually good. Also consider checking the Better Business Bureau online and/or locally for additional guidance on your options in addition to pro bono legal services. Being a caregiver is struggle enough without adding to your stress. Also growing older makes everything a lot more complicated. Good luck to you in finding a fair solution to your problem.

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EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Dec 2009
I wish we could help you directly, but this is out of our power. There are elder attorneys who may help you. If you contact your state bar association and ask about an attorney who will work free, as you don't have funds to pay, they may be able to help you.

I hope you find help.
Carol

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