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I wanted to see if you all thought what I am thinking sounds reasonable.
In November of 2019, my wife and our closed on our first house. We have a septic system. Probably around September-October, we were informed that the dye-test performed by the Erie County DOH failed and that the seller would have to make the necessary corrections... so new absorption trench. Time went on, and we closed in early November. When inquiring about the absorption trench, we were told a couple of different answers. One, that it was completed, and two that it would be done in the Spring as it had started snowing and seemed like winter was here.
So we were prepared to wait until spring. No real concern for us. As far as we knew, we were not anticipating anyone coming onto our property or doing any sort of work.
A week after we moved in (week after we closed) my wife and I came home to a huge mound of dirt, gravel, huge ruts in the front yard, chunks of PVC, etc. So we assumed the absorption trench was done just then and there.
OK fine, winter came and now it is finally spring. My wife called our lawyer once and they told us "Yes the work is all done and the dirt is yours to keep".
So that strikes me as odd. I am happy that it is all set, but I would expect the yard to be re-grated and seeded. As it stands, my yard is a mess. Also, they messed up a good portion of my neighbor's grass next to her driveway -- that isn't a good impression for the new people to the neighborhood to make. I am thinking I should contact my lawyer again and see what the deal is and get this taken care of.
My biggest question to you all is, am I expecting too much to have a yard somewhat resembling the properly and house that I agreed to and bought. I feel like the lack of communication is also a problem. The guys who did the work -- shouldn't they be contacting me before even going onto my property. I can understand many things, but just seems like since the date of closing -- I have assumed the property and for all intents and purposes this could be considered trespassing. Not that I would take it that far or really do consider it such, but I guess I'm expecting more (different approach)?
Thanks for your thoughts. Good evening all.
In November of 2019, my wife and our closed on our first house. We have a septic system. Probably around September-October, we were informed that the dye-test performed by the Erie County DOH failed and that the seller would have to make the necessary corrections... so new absorption trench. Time went on, and we closed in early November. When inquiring about the absorption trench, we were told a couple of different answers. One, that it was completed, and two that it would be done in the Spring as it had started snowing and seemed like winter was here.
So we were prepared to wait until spring. No real concern for us. As far as we knew, we were not anticipating anyone coming onto our property or doing any sort of work.
A week after we moved in (week after we closed) my wife and I came home to a huge mound of dirt, gravel, huge ruts in the front yard, chunks of PVC, etc. So we assumed the absorption trench was done just then and there.
OK fine, winter came and now it is finally spring. My wife called our lawyer once and they told us "Yes the work is all done and the dirt is yours to keep".
So that strikes me as odd. I am happy that it is all set, but I would expect the yard to be re-grated and seeded. As it stands, my yard is a mess. Also, they messed up a good portion of my neighbor's grass next to her driveway -- that isn't a good impression for the new people to the neighborhood to make. I am thinking I should contact my lawyer again and see what the deal is and get this taken care of.
My biggest question to you all is, am I expecting too much to have a yard somewhat resembling the properly and house that I agreed to and bought. I feel like the lack of communication is also a problem. The guys who did the work -- shouldn't they be contacting me before even going onto my property. I can understand many things, but just seems like since the date of closing -- I have assumed the property and for all intents and purposes this could be considered trespassing. Not that I would take it that far or really do consider it such, but I guess I'm expecting more (different approach)?
Thanks for your thoughts. Good evening all.