Home Depot Refuses to Remedy Documented Fence Installation Defects
A homeowner faces unresolved workmanship defects from a 2019 fence installation sold by Home Depot, independently confirmed by two contractors. Despite this evidence, Home Depot relies on an expired warranty clause to deny responsibility. There is no escalation path that connects physical inspection findings to binding resolution.
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