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Angélique LaCava:
Ok, me and my husband bought a brand new mobile home at a mobile home community. I was told by the property manager that the home was ready to go and live in, but yesterday when the water was turned on the water pump didn't have a cap and water shot up and out of the pipe and her handy men turned it off. Today, the property manager told me to turn it on and make sure there are no leaks. I turned it on and went inside and there was water all over the kitchen because the hot water heater wasn't properly closed, so water shot out the front of it. I know I have water damage because it went into and out the other side of the walls. The guest bathroom sink, tub, and toilet doesn't drain.Would y'all consider that home as she said  "complete"?

I feel scared to even live there because I don't know what else is wrong. It's obvious the water heater was installed poorly.

Jessica_Rose:
That's awful! Hopefully the property manager will cover all of the repairs and any losses caused by the repair crew. It sounds like they are somewhat incompetent, or possibly just did a rush job and didn't make sure everything was set up properly. There definitely should have been a checklist involved, and a home inspection to make sure everything was working. I hope they are able to get everything taken care of soon. Good luck!

Love always -- Jessica Rose

ChrissyRyan:

--- Quote from: Angélique LaCava on November 24, 2022, 08:42:49 pm ---Ok, me and my husband bought a brand new mobile home at a mobile home community. I was told by the property manager that the home was ready to go and live in, but yesterday when the water was turned on the water pump didn't have a cap and water shot up and out of the pipe and her handy men turned it off. Today, the property manager told me to turn it on and make sure there are no leaks. I turned it on and went inside and there was water all over the kitchen because the hot water heater wasn't properly closed, so water shot out the front of it. I know I have water damage because it went into and out the other side of the walls. The guest bathroom sink, tub, and toilet doesn't drain.Would y'all consider that home as she said  "complete"?

I feel scared to even live there because I don't know what else is wrong. It's obvious the water heater was installed poorly.

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I can understand your disappointment!
There should have been a thorough set of checks made by them before you took possession.
Obviously that inspection was not as complete as it should have been.

I hope that all damage is quickly repaired.

Chrissy

Oldandcreaky:
Yikes! Sorry the leaks are raining on your parade.

However, welcome to home ownership. What you experienced is something you will experience again and again, more or less. SNAFU (situation NORMAL all fudged up) is the operative acronym in home ownership.

For example, my last home was new built. The roof leaked in five places. I had the garage doors on my new home replaced last summer. I repaired them twice this summer.

I could literally give you dozens more examples, but my story is every homeowner's story. Focus on the positives. Fix the negatives and know you're not alone.

P. S. - Due to various SNAFUs, it took me a year to get a first floor toilet installed on my current home, but oh, am I happy it's here now!

Angélique LaCava:
Today i went and looked at thr place with the property manager and her handymen and they looked at everything to make sure everything is fine. Thankfully all the water marks dried and you wouldn't know there was a leak if you wasn't there when it happened. Me and my husband got lucky.

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