When you are shopping for a home, it is your responsibility as a buyer to pay careful attention to every flaw, from something as simple as a crack in the ceiling to things more concerning like outdated electrical components. However, the person or entity that is selling you the home also has a responsibility to disclose information to you as well about the home. If you buy a house and end up totally unhappy with your purchase because the seller failed to mention certain important things, it is possible to file a claim against the seller for things like fraud, negligence, and failure to disclose. Take a look at these situations that may mean you have a legal case against a seller after buying a home. 

You find out the home has major structural damage that was not shown to you. 

Structural damage is not always as apparent as it may sound. In fact, a home could have a severely compromised foundation or frame without you even noticing–especially if the owner has gone to great lengths to cover up problems. If you find out that the home you have recently purchased has severe structural problems, you may be able to file a claim against the seller for not relaying the information. 

You discover the home you have purchased was a crime scene. 

Homes automatically come with history, but some homes come with grisly histories that make them undesirable to buyers. For example, if a home was the setting for a local murder or crime, in some states, the seller has a responsibility to inform the buyer before they actually make the sale. If you have bought a home and find out it has a dark history that you should have been made aware of, you should speak with a real estate attorney to find out if there is anything you can do legally. 

You determine a home has a severe mold problem. 

Mold problems inside of a home can be a great concern, causing problems with your health and costing you a lot of money on home repairs. Mold issues are often obvious without disclosure by the seller, but mold problems can also be effectively covered up by a seller. If you buy a home that has a major mold problem, especially if the issue has been seemingly covered up, you may be able to take the seller to court. 

To learn more, contact a real estate attorney like Jack W Hanemann, P.S.