In article , "Bill Reece" wrote:
well, thanks so far.

I can't get to the underside of the tub without ripping out the ceiling of
my downstairs bathroom. So, I guess the gas tank putty is out.

I have asked my builder they sent the go-between company out to investigate
and then said no dice.

I hate lawyers and they make my skin crawl but maybe I need one here. But
should I put my 2k in fixing the tub or put 2k into a lawyer and make them
fix the tub. How do you know the lawyer isn't bought off behind the deal
anyway. Is there a way to get a honest lawyer?

After rereading David's advice I may go to my home owner insurance company
and have them advise me. Surely, they have a lawyer in their pocket.

Before you hire a lawyer, you can play one yourself. Send the
builder a written letter that sets out the problem and demands
a solution. You can make it clear that if the problem is not
solved within a reasonable time, you will be forced to take
additional steps including but not limited to contacting the
BBB, State Licensing Board etc etc.

And even if you do hire a lawyer later on, a copy of this
letter is the *first* thing he/she will want from you, so
you might as well get it done. Today ;-)


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