I had an offer on my home and the contract was ratified. The buyer had seven days to conduct a home inspection. They did and the home inspector made several damaging statements that turned out to be wrong. Most significantly the inspector stated my roof was leaking in four spots and had mold and moisture damage on the sheathing. A week later, a professional roofer inspected the roof and found no damage. Although the roofer did state the roof needed replaced (shingles) - but there was no leaks. The same inspector also stated that the electrical installation of our split HVAC system was faulty and a fire hazard. We had this professionaly installed and have a statment stating that it was wired to code.
The buyer stated in their release statement the reason was unsatisfactory home inspection. My question is can I/should I sue/seek settlement with the home inspector's company in that by my calculation their employee's lack of professionalism cost me the deal?
2006-10-21 16:20:09 · 6 answers · asked by andersonwwjr 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I agree, you'd be better to look for other buyers at this point. You could sue... you can always sue, but it will be costly and time consuming to prove their home inspector was purposely trying to skew his estimate of your home's worth. Unless you know and can prove he's done the same thing with other buyer/sellers. Then a lawyer might have a larger ground of evidence to work with.
However, if this buyer returns and tries to offer a much lower bid, offer to take the advice of a third home inspector which both of you will agree on to be impartial. You split the cost, so he's not hired to protect the interests of either of you.
2006-10-21 16:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had a contract contingent on a home inspection. Basically the buyer can get out if they didn't like what they heard. I think sueing is a waste of time and money and it is also very stressful. Move on and find another buyer and remember that contingencies are a way out. You don't have your house sold till you've got the money in the bank.
2006-10-21 16:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jennypoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say forget it and move on, Of course you can sue, but, basically,
it's one professional's word against the other's. What's the
chances? But it kind of sounds like your buyer made you a very
good offer that you may not be able to get from someone else -
otherwise if you feel that you can get the same price, why
bother? What are you going to gain? Not much more than a few
days compensation for your house being off the market.
2006-10-21 19:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by wallyinsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be better served spending your energy finding a new buyer.
2006-10-21 16:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have a very difficult time proving your case. The expense would not be worth it. You'd probably lose.
2006-10-21 16:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes take this to a lawyer and teach this bozo a lesson
2006-10-21 16:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by drivingfast2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋