Jones v. Centex Homes

{¶ 1} The sole question before this court is whether a home buyer can waive his right to enforce a home builder’s legal duty to construct a house in a workmanlike manner. We hold that he cannot.

Factual and Procedural Background

{¶ 2} Appellants Paul Jones and Latosha Sanders purchased a new house from appellee, Centex Homes, in 2004. After moving into their new home, they discovered that their computers, cordless telephones, and televisions did not operate properly. They alleged that metal joists in the house are magnetized and are causing the problems.

{¶ 3} Apparently, efforts to resolve the…