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i <br /> :..F1.�_ �F , i <br />, � <br /> p.. <br /> lV 11 �y <br /> Qy� �-+ <br /> t" Hp� <br /> H � � <br /> K n <br /> H � <br /> � H � <br /> V1 H <br /> Hx <br /> � y d achieving the same ends. In short, he directly contradicts Mr. Aushman's opinion. <br /> OH � <br /> (.�� � g The drainage system in existence consists only of perforaced tubing that connecLs <br /> �� �C the downspouts to the stoxm drains• 't`he manner in which this system was installed <br /> ay 3 can only Ue described as incompetent. The builder used �erforated t,ibin4 and <br /> ty � ran it right next to the Eoundation on both sides of the house. While the tubing <br /> ��-+ H ro�ects to the storm dcsins, most oP the water doesn't make it that far. It <br /> y �+ leaks out of the �erforations in the tubing, saturates the ground nect to and <br /> � C�' under the foundation, then wel.ls up into the crawlspace. <br /> �[� � <br /> y yo� The builder, Marvelle Construction, was obvioual.y wrong to have used perforated <br /> tubing in suc h close proximity to the foundation. The house next door to the <br /> north uses a similar drainage syst�n, but its builder (which was not Marvelle) <br /> used non-perforated tubing. They've had no water in their crawlspace• <br /> In order to rnrrect both the interior and the exterior drainage situations, Bodine � <br /> Construction has provided bids of $3,375 and $4,160 respectively, totaling $7,555. �� <br /> Bodine is a high quality contractor and warrants their work for five years. i <br /> I've consulted an.' attorney who has advised me of a range of legal options. vlhile � <br /> I still hope to avoid legal action, I'm at the limit of my patiEnce. Dfr. Bickle <br /> has delayed me for four months. I think its time we met to d�cucrosrrectsthe�drainage <br /> need to come to an agreenent on the amount that you will pay <br /> system by August 21, 1991. If we don't have an agreement by then, I will have <br /> take stron er actions. <br /> to 4 <br /> i��-j�� � <br /> � For your sake, I'd like to point out that negligence on the part of the builder <br /> (Marvelle) was the original cause of the problem. The drainzge :ystem does not <br /> 1 meet the intent of the Everett city building co4e, which state� that there must <br /> � be provision for taking water awa from the house. The system that Marvelle installed I <br /> , S�'1 actually channels water toward the house. You, as the original home buyer, may <br /> � still have a case against Marvelle. I only have a case against you, and I don't <br /> plan to wait for you to settle with Marvelle. <br /> ' d`�" There is also possible liability on the part of Mr. Bickle, as the representative <br /> I '�'� of licensed broker Dave Duncan of Richard James Realty. Mr• Bickle was sufficiently <br /> aWare of the problems in ad�rance of the sale to have counseied you about pumping <br /> out the crawlspace, yet he chose to go along with Mr• Bushman's implausible diagnosis. .r;:�k, � ��..�;. , <br /> ` This leads me to question whether there was de facL-o misrepresentation of known <br /> ���� facts. <br /> I sincerely hope that you wi11 do the right thing and save Ls both a lot of trouble. <br /> �'�+. I don't ;mrnr whether Mr. Eickle kept you informc�c3 of our c�versations. Whi1e <br /> !� � he was well intentioned, his mediation delayed progress to the point tiahere I suspect <br /> �, he was deliUerately delaying in hopes that I would give up. I hope that you wiil I <br /> face this situati.on trith a more appropriate sense of urgency. <br /> �p�� i <br /> Sj��`�,/ I <br /> c <br /> �_ ; <br /> IIrian D. Warren <br /> cc: Dave Duncan, Richard James Realty Vince Grant, RE/MAX <br /> Bill Aickle, Richard James Realty Joel Dushman, Res. Insp. Svcs <br /> hfarvelle ConstrucLion Steve Baline, F3odine Construction <br /> Building Inspector, City of Nerett <br /> '�i <br /> II, <br />