2006-08-14 11:15:08 · 6 answers · asked by albert m 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The new owner should have shelled out a few hundred dollars for a home inspection, making the previous owner responsible.
If an inspection was done, I would contact the inspector and see what they say.
If did not buy from one of the real estate offices that offer a warranty, the new home owner just got another bill.
Sorry
2006-08-14 11:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your state/county/city have disclosure laws?
If yes, and you can prove the old owner knew about it and failed to disclose, then you might have recourse against the seller and/or seller's RE agent.
Proving the seller knew may not be easy, but if your neighbors had knowledge of the seller's problem (ie noticed frequent visits by plumbers and septic pumping trucks), then you have independent witnesses who can support your case.
A previous person wrote about getting a home inspection - perhaps the inspector's report made a comment about the septic system. Or should have inspected the SS - in that case, an omission was made and the inspector *might* have some liability.
Good luck.
2006-08-14 19:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should have been inspected and certified prior to sale. If not the new owner bites the bullet for a failing system
2006-08-14 21:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words: Full Disclosure
2006-08-14 22:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your realtor should have caught it but is there a contract that spells stuff out? You may be stuck with fixing it.
2006-08-14 18:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didnt catch it before the closing date it is your problem. If you havnt closed yet it is theirs..
2006-08-14 18:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by korn_issues_29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋