Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Home Purchase Inspection/Repair Failures

We purchased a home 8 months ago in TX. Two issues relative to problems with the house (leaks in the ceiling from faulty plumbing upstairs, termites, etc.) 1) The Inspection: Some of the problems for which there is visible physical evidence were not noted by the inspector we paid to perform two inspections prior to purchasing the home. We are filing a complaint with the real estate board, but this will not result in any compensation for our expenses in multiple repairs. 2) The sellers agreed to make repairs identified by the inspector, and some of these were not made. We asked for receipts for all repairs and received only one from their agent, who claimed that the others were made by a handyman and had no receipts. We purchased the house while out of state, and relied on the inspector - who came recommended - to act as our eyes.

Do we have any legal recourse?


Asked on 4/02/02, 4:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eliseo Rico III The Law Office of Rico & Associates

Re: Home Purchase Inspection/Repair Failures

You may have an action against the Inspector; however, this will depend on what you and the inspector agreed would be the scope of the inspection. For example, if he merely agreed to perform a mechanical inspection (which is common) any structural problems left uncovered will most likely not be his responsibility. As far as the problems the seller agreed to fix, you may have a cause of action against he seller if he failed to correct these problems.

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Answered on 4/03/02, 2:03 pm


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