Turning point

Today should mark a turning point in our experiences with the new home. The holiday weekend having ended, I have been able to again contact the plumber that examined our plumbing last week. This afternoon, he will work his magic - creating an access portal in the plumbing that will allow us to eel our local plumbing. Only then will we know whether our problems are even more severe. As far as any changes to the property (to add outdoor cleanouts), my lawyer has advised that most times, the previous owners of a property will try to side-step responsibility for issues like we are experiencing.

I have a very comprehensive (and very gross) collection of photographs that I would be prepared to take to small claims court, should it get that far.