I just bought a house and the septic tank backflowed into the basement. When I had it pumped, I was informed that it had not been pumped in at least 15 years - closer to 20. I was also told that legally, the tank has to be pumped before you can close on a house.
Is this true?
Is the realstate or previous owner responsible for cost?
Are there any links that you can give to help me?
PS - I live in Tenneessee
Thank You!
2006-10-24 03:33:59 · 3 answers · asked by purple_amanecer 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I just bought a house and the septic tank backflowed into the basement. When I had it pumped, I was informed that it had not been pumped in at least 15 years - closer to 20. I was also told that legally, the tank has to be pumped before you can close on a house.
Is this true?
Is the realstate or previous owner responsible for cost?
Are there any links that you can give to help me?
PS - I live in Tenneessee and yes I have used RIDX once a month since I moved in.
Thank You!
2006-10-24 03:42:36 · update #1
I believe the sellers should have disclosed when they last pumped the septic tank. Or you should have asked.
2006-10-24 09:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your responsibility if it was working when you moved in. Put RIDX in the system once or twice a year.
2006-10-24 10:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by peckerwud2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ypure home inspector should have caught that one. theres nothing you can do now but file a complant with bbb . about the home inspector
2006-10-24 10:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by james w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋