By toxic waste - 12/02/2013 04:18 - United States - Tonawanda

Today, I unknowingly bought a house next to a former toxic waste dump. I found out by reading an article in the paper where residents are claiming that they are experiencing cancer and birth defects. FML
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TheCamoWulf 17

Not to sound rude but you should've done research before buying

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hama806 19

That's failure to disclose. You should see a lawyer about that. You might be able to get out of there without having to sell or lose a lot of money.

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DocBastard 38

Oh, this one has it all! A big backyard, lots of space, 2 fireplaces, and a 2-car garage! I wonder why it only costs $500? Maybe this experience will teach you to research before you buy.

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zingline89 18

Hey I've bought plenty of houses for under $500 and only 6 tenants have passed away in them. Don't knock cheap housing until you've tried it.

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andyyroxx 20

**** you, my brother was one of your customers.

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xrainbowshadowx 17

This FML reminds me of the episode when Lily and Marshall move to Dowisetrepla in How I Met Your Mother.

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SillyGirl4602 23

DOwnWInd of the SEwage TREatment PLAnt. I thought of this episode too.

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Kingbreezy04 10

That was a nice place. They should've just stuck with the smell.

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reborndarkangel 9

The transaction is void if proper information disclosure is not made. But you will have a hard time proving it.

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ThePieGuy0817 29

Research is vital. Just as you shouldn't sign any papers without reading first, you shouldn't make a purchase that large without knowing the full extent of what you're getting into. Also, if the paper says anything about your immortal soul you should probably avoid that too.

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organolithium_fml 9

Don't take the soul thingy seriously, it's just a joke. So don't worry and sign the paper..just sign it... also don't look for fineprinted, it's irrelevant... But yeah, it sucks for OP, but before buying a house, you have to do some background check to avoid such problems. Also, always check the house itself. People like to "hide" a few flaws. Ask the help of people who already bough a house. Over the years, they might haved noticed if something has been hidden from them.

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bexxiiee 11

YDI, do the research BEFORE you buy a house.

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docscientist 9

Or the realtor should do this and disclose such relevant information...

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fishstick557 14

Leave while you can! Or can't!

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hienzburgess 9

*sigh* don't really expect anyone to use their common sense anymore.

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heyitsvanessaa 9

Is it wrong that I automatically assumed OP lives in New Jersey?

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SoSickWithIt 14

Idk? I hear that place has some radioactive looking people walking around. Fair guess I'd say?

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adam_tajyar 10

So put ur house back on the market no ones forcing u to stay there and YDI fornnotmdoing research prior to opening and closing escrow

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