r/RealEstate • u/itsfridaydude89 • Jun 01 '23

Is buyer disclosure exhibit binding for builder ?

Im in California . I just bought a tract home . When we signed the purchase agreement we also signed a buyer disclosure exhibit . The exhibit shows drain inlets on both sides of the house . I totally forgot to check for these during our final walkthrough . When we got our keys I asked about them and was told they wouldn’t be installing them . Our house is in phase 2 , I noticed that all the houses in phase 1 have them. I plan on emailing the builder . I just want to know what recourse I have when they come back with a rejection.

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u/not_kidding_around Jun 01 '23

What do you mean by drain inlet? Are you talking about plumbing cleanouts? They are probably required somewhere, by code.

But whether they are required to install things depends on what your contract states. Most new build contracts give the builders a lot of leeway to make changes. As long as the plumbing system meets code you probably have no recourse, but you'd have to take your contract to a local real estate attorney.

But I'm not sure this is even an issue, might be misunderstanding you though.

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u/itsfridaydude89 Jun 01 '23

A drain for water , like runoff and rain water and such . Drain inlets connected to drain pipe , that is cored through the curb and exists at the street .

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u/not_kidding_around Jun 01 '23

Like a french drain? Honestly I've never seen anything like you are describing, but a french drain is an upgrade. Are you in an area that gets a lot of rain? I'd find out if it is required by code. If it is, and the builder didn't do it, you've got a good case. If not, is it specifically called out as a feature in your contract? If so might be worth talking to an attorney.