Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia
I bought a home in VA 3 years ago. I just found out the fireplace flue and shell are no good. Is it legal to sell a house when the fireplace is unsafe, although a VA inspector "missed" that on his inspection.
Asked on 4/05/13, 9:58 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Quite legal (in my opinion) and no need for the seller to disclose it to you
unless you specifically asked him or her about these specific defects
prior to your closing on the property.
Whatever recourse you may have in this matter (assuming no misrepresentation on the part of the seller) would likely lie against the home inspector (my further opinion).
Answered on 4/05/13, 10:44 am