Is the seller responsible for issues that they hid?

We bought a house and within a day the inside of our kitchen drawers were covered in mouse droppings. We had an exterminator out and there's a serious mouse issue. We believe the seller was hiding this because the pullout garbage can was nailed shut. We thought this was weird, but didn't think anything of it until now. Can we make the seller pay for the extermination costs? It's so upsetting that our kitchen is unusable until this issue is cleared.

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Gloria Mitchell

Wilkinson Triad Realty · Whitsett, NC

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Generally, if a seller knowingly hides issues with a product or property, then they can be held responsible for those issues. Depending on the details of the case, this may take the form of damage to the property, fraudulent practices, or a breach of contract. Depending on both the laws in the jurisdiction and the specifics of the case, the buyer may be able to seek some form of compensation from the seller.

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02-09-2023 (3 years ago)··

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Blayne Pacelli

Rodeo Realty · Studio City, CA

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Yes, if you can prove it. It sounds like a clear-cut case but you are going to have to take them to small claims to get your money back. Make sure you take pictures and you should have something with the date next to the picture.

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02-10-2023 (3 years ago)··