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What lawyer do I need?

South DakotaDefects

I am the home owner. My home has closed. I researched that my contractor never filed SD required soils report and somehow obtained the building permit without submitting it. I have been in my home less than a year. The crawl has water even with a sump pump. The soils report states a minimum of 1' of engineered fill under footings. Another contractor evaluated that I have no engineered fill. My foundation is compromised. My health and home are compromised with standing water. I have followed the process for the year warranty and the contractor has denied my claim. Oh... and there are live frogs surviving in my crawl. This involves my brother's house as well, on an adjacent lot, with the same contractor. I need direction.

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Jul 15, 2020
If you're looking to pursue claims against your contractor, then consulting with and potentially hiring a local construction lawyer would help to bring those claims forward. You can begin that search here: South Dakota Construction Lawyers | FindLaw. Before opting to file a claim, it might be useful to contact the contractor to see about repairs. And, if they're reluctant to return to to make necessary fixes, sending a demand letter threatening to pursue legal action might be enough to convince them to fix the work. Additionally, if the contractor is licensed, threatening a claim against their license bond may be useful, too. But, ultimately: Discussing different approaches with your lawyer will help identify your best course of action. And, they'll have better access to relevant information and can help make sure the right next step is taken.
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