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Seller Disclaimed inspector found no problem-house should be condemned

Seller disclaimed - inspector found no problem. a load bearing wall is missing and a kitchen cabinet is in its place. there were no permits to build the house. when we purchased the house 1year ago, it was listed as 1930 farm house. we found from neighbor that entire home was built by previous owner in 1986 - the 1930 house that was referred to was torn down. electrical is run incorrectly. plumbing is wrong. joists cut through. None of these things were visible to the inspector as all of his tests were non-destructive. We have been told that our county changed code and started doing inspections in 1999. Is there anything we can do? We are afraid to get help as they may condemn house and we will have no where to go.


Asked on 2/02/05, 9:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Seller Disclaimed inspector found no problem-house should be condemned

If you can prove that seller was aware of these problems and failed to disclose, you could pursue a claim for damages or possibly even rescinding the contract if you want to undo the deal.

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Answered on 2/02/05, 2:18 pm


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