# Ohio homeowner ordered to pay contractor $45,806 despite cosmetic defects in basement walls

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- Published: 2026-11-08T15:22:35+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/an-ohio-homeowner-refused-to-pay-for-basement-walls-after-spotting-defects-in-a-2021-project-judges-said-the-foundation-was-structurally-sound-despite-cosmetic-flaws-and-upheld-a-45806-payment-to-the-contractor/articleshow/135661039.cms
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An Ohio homeowner was ordered to pay a contractor $45,806 for a concrete foundation with cosmetic flaws. The court found that structural integrity was maintained, despite visible surface defects. The homeowner had initially refused payment, claiming that the imperfections reduced property value. The appeals court upheld the lower court decision, emphasizing the importance of structural safety over

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