Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

The question will be if the problem had happened before, so that the seller would have had knowledge of the condition. Your home inspection may have shown some problems, such as evidence of previous sewer backups into the basement or problems with the sewage draining from the house, that would indicate the need for further investigation.

Was the "real estate company" the builder of the property? If so, you may have a claim against it. If the real estate company was a realtor/broker, unless it had knowledge of this condition and didn't disclose it, you may have a claim against it. And, if the condition existed before you bought the property and the seller didn't disclose it, you may have a claim against the seller.

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* If the answers to your question confirm that you have a valid issue or worthwhile claim, your next step should almost always be to establish a dialog with a lawyer who can provide specific advice to you. Contact a lawyer in your county or township.

* Another reason for contacting a lawyer is that it is often impossible to give a good answer in the Internet Q&A format without having more information. The unique circumstances of your situation and things that you may not have thought to mention in your question may completely change the answer. If you want to be sure that you have a complete answer to your question and an understanding of what that answer means, establish a connection with a lawyer who practices in the area of your concern.