Posada v. Stone Steps Properties CA2/5
A seller of residential property failed to disclose to the buyer that an unlicensed contractor performed renovations on the property. The buyer moved in and discovered several defects. After a bench trial, the trial court found the use of an unlicensed contractor was a material fact affecting the value or desirability of the property which should have been disclosed prior to completing the sale. The trial court awarded damages against the seller and its principal based on the cost to repair all defects on the property.
On appeal, the seller and principal contend there was no evidence that they knew about any of the defects, and there was no evidence that the failure to disclose the use of an unlicensed contractor caused buyer’s damages. The principal contends he is not liable, because he was not a party to the purchase contract. Lastly, they contend the trial court failed to remain impartial at trial, resulting in a violation of due process of law.
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