Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

nondisclosure of private septic in required city sewer area

Purchased home 1999,real estate papers say property has city sewer. 8 weeks ago had septic trouble and discovered a cesspool on property. City ordinance requires use of public sewer. Costs exceed 4000.00 . Who do I try to recover expenses from, Realtor?, Title Insurance Co.?, Previous owner?. I have been told the Title Ins. Co. should have checked on legal compiance of the property. The selling realtor is retired and out of the state now. Any guidancd would be appreciated.


Asked on 4/18/05, 11:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: nondisclosure of private septic in required city sewer area

Depending on what exactly the papers say, and what papers they are, you may have a case against none of the people or all of the people. The former homeowner would be liable if they knew there was a septic system and knew that the documents were inaccurate. The realtor would be liable if he negligently or intentionally caused the documents to be incorrect. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 4/19/05, 12:41 am


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