In California, and here in San Diego, we have strict laws that govern the disclosure of “defects” or known issues when a house is being transacted.  The seller has specific obligations to identify any known defects or issues to the buyer prior to the sale.  This isn’t “buyer beware”, and if they tried to hide something that they knew was wrong with the house they sold to you they can be held accountable.  In most instances, the buyer is provided a “home warranty” or at a minimum they have the house inspected by a reliable inspection company.  Things do get missed from time to time, and there are people who will try to pass a problem on to others.  I have helped San Diego homeowners who have purchased a home with “defects” to hold the seller, warranty company or home inspection team responsible and accountable.  You have options, and it won’t cost you anything to contact us at 858-535-1511 to discuss what has happened and what we can do to help you to make things right.  You purchased the property in good faith.  We will work to resolve this problem and help you to make this house your home.