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Every time people enter into an agreement there is going to be a contract which will control the rights and obligations of all of the parties who signed the agreement. That is why it is important to have the contract reviewed by an attorney before it is signed. This is the only way to protect your interests.
Home owners seek redress for faulty design
Homeowners who purchased new homes in a Philadelphia neighborhood began to experience water penetration problems. The water entered their homes, causing wet basements, landscaping deterioration, and undermining their porches. The builder denied responsibility and blamed the City for poor sewer systems and street repair. The City claimed the builder was at fault because the sewers and streets were there before the houses were built. After identifying deficiencies in the plans of the builder and failures in the maintenance of the sewers, the builder contributed $100,000 to a settlement that required the City to provide new sewers and street grading to direct water away from the homes. One of the property owners has just sold her home for over two times the original price.
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