i had my home inspected before i moved in and was given the all clear and was told there were no problems. soon after i moved in the a/c broke, entire bottom of the water heater was entirely corroded, behind the oven there was a huge hole in the wall. the electrical work was not even up to code. is this legal? how can the home pass inpection if there are so many problems? i would have never bought it if i'd known all this. do i have any recourse? help please!!!
2006-10-02 09:39:12 · 8 answers · asked by anonymous 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Unfortunately, the contacts you sign to have your home inspected and vague and totally in favor of the inspection company. There is little you can do legally, but definitely make it known to your realtor, so that he/she never recommends that inspector again.
Often it is better to have a contractor come look at a property you are thinking of buying instead of a home inspectot. They are worthless.
2006-10-02 11:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by SCC79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the only thing you can snag the home inspection folks on is the electrical, maybe the hot water heater. A/C's break all of the time, and a hole in the wall should have been reported if it makes the home structurely unsound. I'd call the company on it and ask them what they are going to do about it.
2006-10-02 09:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, home inspections can only tell you if an appliance it working at the time of inspection.
They are not required to tell you if things are up to code or not for your area. You were responsible for having the water heater, A/C, furnace, dishwasher, etc. inspected by a maintenance person.
The inspectors are not required to move things out from where they are to check for holes behind them.
Unless it was specifically written into your contract with them that they check for those things, but I doubt it as it holds them liable for too many things - too bad, so sad for you.
2006-10-02 09:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your real estate agent and let him or her know whats going on she or he should be able to tell you who to contact. Find out how long the home inspection was good for most only last 3 months. Call a lawyer too. That home inspector needs to lose his license.
2006-10-02 09:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your contract and report. The contract most likely says you may be entitled to the cost of the report, while the report itself should say anything that was found during the inspection, and make recommendations such as having the HVAC system checked prior to closing.
2006-10-03 04:49:40 · answer #5 · answered by nite92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely get back with the inspector. Or better yet, I'd have my lawyer contact the inspector. He screwed up big time!!! Other than that, you have no recourse. Threaten to sue him if he does not make the repairs to match his inspection.
2006-10-02 09:51:13 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet the begininng of the report says, " no walls were opened, nor property moved during the course of this inspection."
2006-10-02 15:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can def. complain about it... my brother is a realtor i wil ask him for you... but i thnk you have to speak with your realtor...
and were you there when they did the inspection?
and i think its only for appliances and like shower heads and sinks and stuff..but i will still ask
2006-10-02 09:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by Cutie77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋