Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

I purchased a home about a year ago and the listing and contract, it stated that the house was on a public sewer line. I just found out that the home actually has a septic tank and was not on a public sewer. Can I sue the seller for a breach of contract or something? I guess I cannot prove that they did this intentionally (and I don't think that they did), but do I have a case? The septic works fine and is completely operational, but I did not know I was getting this at the time of the purchase.


Asked on 2/06/14, 10:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

No, you cannot sue the seller. If you got a mortgage, your lender required a survey of the property and a title search, either of which might have revealed that there was a septic tank and no easement for a public water line. In addition, you could not prove that you suffered any damages since you have full access to water, and presumably at a lower cost that you otherwise would have.

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Answered on 2/07/14, 10:45 am


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