are we passed statute of limitations?

[alaynab]

I've lived in a mobile home for about 8 years now. It is falling apart around me. We've had to pay out over $6,000 just to replace air conditioner and some ruined floors. We have other floors and walls that are ruined that we can't affored to fix. Not sure they're not growing mold. Master shower has leaked and discolored floor, guest bathub is cracked and floor is soft. We were told this was plywood, it's particle board. A/C and heating unit was replaced after a $500 heating bill b/c the duct work had fallen apart up under the home. And our fireplace's chimney must have leaked b/c floor is soft near the wall. Also, on one of the papers recently found says can cause asthma and my child suffers from severe asthma. Can we sue the manufacturer or company that sold us this home or has it been too long?

 

[army judge]

Did you purchase this mobile home when it was new?

 

[alaynab]

yes, we purchased it new from a mobile home dealer.

 

[army judge]

yes, we purchased it new from a mobile home dealer.

Below you will find the Alabama SOL.

I suspect your contract for the purchase of the mobile home was under seal.

It would appear that you have 10 years to bringa suit on this matter.

You might want to check with a local lawyer.

The initial consult is usually free.

You should also read the manufacturer supplied warranty, as well as the seller's warranty (if any).

You should have those documents somewhere around your home.

Alabama Statutes of Limitations​

Contracts under seal: 10 years, (A.C. 6-2-33)

Contracts not under seal; actions on account stated and for detention of personal property or conversion: 6 years (A.C. 6-2-34)

Sale of goods under the UCC: 4 years (A.C. 7 -2- 725)

Open accounts: 3 years (A.C. 6-2-37)

Actions to recover charges by a common carrier and negligence actions; 2 years, (A.C. 6-2-38)

Actions based on fraud: 2 years (A.C. 6-2-3)

http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/SOL-by-State.html#1

 

[alaynab]

in your opinion, would someone take this on a contingency basis?

 

[army judge]

in your opinion, would someone take this on a contingency basis?

Most likely not.

I know lawyers near me wouldn't.

But, some young, up and coming lawyer, might.

Best thing to do is read your warranty documents and everything else associated with the initial sale.

Go to the manufacturers website and see what warranty information you can find.

Write to the CEO of the manufacturer, copy the President of the dealership, and tell them how bad things have gotten.

Tell them how much you looked forward to owning your home.

Tell them what a nightmare it has become!

Tell them the human side of your story.

Tell them about your family.

Send pictures with your letter of the damage and breakdown of your home.

Ask them to help you, plead with them, beg them, tell them how it is affecting your son's health; and ask them again to have a heart and help fix your home.

You should also send a copy to your state attorney general.

Before you get out the shotgun, you have to bait your traps.

Sometimes the big buck will just walk right up to you.

Last thing, you do recall the problems FEMA had with those mobile homes they bought for Hurricane Katrina, right?

Well, research that, it might be your manufacturer.

You might address that in another letter to the same people.