The water leakage in the house I purchased is very severe. Can I file a damages claim lawsuit?

Yes, if leakage occurs after purchasing a house and becomes a serious problem, you can file a damages claim lawsuit. In this case, whether you can claim damages depends on several legal factors.

If a leakage problem has arisen after purchasing a house, you must first confirm whether the seller bears responsibility.

If the house includes an obligation to repair defects under the house sales contract, or if the seller intentionally or negligently concealed or failed to disclose the leakage problem, the seller may bear responsibility.

In this case, you must check whether the house sales contract contains a provision regarding defect repair, and determine whether the seller is responsible for the defect.

When a leakage problem occurs in a house, it is generally common to first demand that the seller correct the defect.

You demand correction within a certain period after discovering the defect, and if it is not resolved, you can file a damages claim lawsuit.

If the seller refuses to repair or fix the defect, or does not propose an appropriate solution, the basis for claiming damages is established.

To file a damages claim lawsuit, it is important to prove the cause of the leakage.

To prove the cause of the leakage, you can use photographs and video that captured the phenomenon at the time the leakage occurred, as well as an expert's appraisal report.

If the leakage in the house you purchased is severe, before proceeding with a damages claim lawsuit, it is necessary to consult with a legal professional to prepare the necessary evidence, and to follow the appropriate procedures.