The settlement ended Fox’s three-year legal battle, amid disagreements over property defects and disclosures made before purchase.
The home had colorful finishes, unique wallpaper, decorative tiles, and a bohemian vibe, according to Realtor. Another concern, according to court documents, was extensive landscaping and animal facilities allegedly built to house rescued animals. It wasn’t just the interiors that appealed. The grounds featured fruit trees, a greenhouse, stone walls, winding trails and small bridges. Outdoor amenities included a swimming pool, sports court and an in-ground trampoline. The lawsuit also questioned water damage, problems with the septic tank and structures on the property that Fox claimed were not properly permitted.
Pett-Dante’s lawyers said Fox and her representatives were told about a number of defects before going ahead with the purchase, the Daily Mail reported. Court documents also revealed that Fox’s real estate lawyer had expressed serious reservations about the transaction.
She went ahead with the purchase, the reports said, as it was within her budget and would put her children into a school district she liked. In testimony, Fox admitted she hadn’t read certain emails, inspection reports and disclosures herself, relying on professionals to review documents and advise her.
But the dispute was over conflicting accounts of what had been disclosed before the sale.
The court proceedings had also revealed the disagreement about the extent of the property’s defects and what the buyers knew before the sale. The settlement opened the door to dismiss the case with prejudice, ending the three-year legal battle.