Ohio homeowner refuses to pay for basement flaws; court upholds $45,806 bill
An Ohio homeowner was ordered to pay a contractor $45,806 for a concrete foundation with cosmetic flaws. The court found that structural integrity was maintained, despite visible surface defects. The homeowner had initially refused payment, claiming that the imperfections reduced property value. The appeals court upheld the lower court decision, emphasizing the importance of structural safety...
Key Takeaways
- An Ohio homeowner was ordered to pay a contractor $45,806 for a concrete foundation with cosmetic flaws.
- The court found that structural integrity was maintained, despite visible surface defects.
- The homeowner had initially refused payment, claiming that the imperfections reduced property value.
An Ohio homeowner was ordered to pay a contractor $45,806 for a concrete foundation with cosmetic flaws. The court found that structural integrity was maintained, despite visible surface defects. The homeowner had initially refused payment, claiming that the imperfections reduced property value. The appeals court upheld the lower court decision, emphasizing the importance of structural safety over cosmetic issues.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.