The house was built in 1912, the buyer has said by law the drainage manhole cover must be 3 metres from the house, I cant find that anywhere, please can someone give me advice as i could lose the sale of the house on this.
2006-12-02 02:47:35 · 9 answers · asked by ambrose02476 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Get in touch with your local county council and they should know all the laws and by-laws that are relevant.
Probably just a stalling tactic to get you to drop the price.
2006-12-02 02:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst that might be the standard for new construciton, existing properties are normally grandfathered from those requirements. At any rate, that's usually an issue for the council responsible for the sanitary sewer system, not the homeowner.
Get your solicitor involved in this. If you've not gone to exchange of contracts yet, there's probably little that you can do -- either party can back out at any time for any reason or no reason at all. And in fact most objections of that sort should have been addressed prior to exchange of contracts anyway. If you HAVE gone to exchange of contracts it will be up to the buyer to prove that that issue so seriously clouds the title or the value of the property as to make the agreement null and void. Again, that's an issue for your solicitor to assist with.
2006-12-02 13:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This really sounds a bit unusual....never heard of that one before.......in your contract you have an area that covers inspections....it will state what is mandatory for you to sell the house. But, because of the unusual circumstances here you need to contact a real estate attorney and also call your township office and find out the requirements for a C.O. An attorney will charge you about $150.00 but this varies....if you don't want to lose the sale you need to contact an attorney. Good luck!
Oh, also ask the township about this.......they should be able to help you too.
2006-12-02 11:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by jazi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most homes built prior to new laws or codes are grandfathered in. In other words, these are usually exempt from current codes. I have not heard of any such restrictions, but local communities can make their own rules and regulations concerning building codes. I would check with your county planning commission. If they cannot help you they should be able to direct you to someone who can assist you.
2006-12-02 10:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Flyby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably an attempt to get you to drop the price - has the buyer come up with an estimate for having the drain moved? Has he/she suggested dropping the asking price my this amount?
Don't fall for it.
2006-12-03 02:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats unlucky.
But the buyer sounds like a twa.t
2006-12-02 10:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by Dan-yul 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He wants to extend and is using that as an excuse.
There is no law, it can be under the floorboards providing it has access.
2006-12-02 10:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you look up that law yourself and make sure that what he is telling you is correct. Get your lawyer involved if necessary.
2006-12-02 10:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michel D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have your own survey done i work in property and ive never heard of this
2006-12-02 10:56:04 · answer #9 · answered by shell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋