Are we able to go back on the previous owner to protect us against any of these things? Do we have any protection?
2006-12-11 11:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by swtstmomma2003 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you can proof that the previous owners knew about these problems yes you have rights. They must sign a disclosure act that states what they know to be wrong with the house. Contact your sales agent immediately they can steer you in the right direction.
2006-12-11 11:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Brin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone who said the previous owner has to disclose any problems is correct. But in practice, it will be difficult to impossible to prove they actually did know about these problems. Did you have the home inspected before you purchased it?
So, what rights do you probably have at this point? Well, you have the right to get the problems fixed. The clogged pipes are really not that big a deal, call any roto-rooter company to run their snake down them to clear. The roof will be more expensive to repair. If you can identify the location of the leak, you might be able to at least temporarily fix with a product from the hardware store.
2006-12-12 01:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to check with the mortgage company you borrowed the money from! Some states have laws about failure to disclose bad things in a home that was sold. Its like an insurance policy. I'm not well versed on home buying, lately! Bought this place in 1950! Check with a realty firm, especially with the firm that loaned you the money. If you paid cash, that opens up a whole new can of worms!
And, if you didn't have the house inspected before you bought it--shame on you!
2006-12-11 11:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by James H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you used a Realtor. Home inspections are required by lenders and the findings should have been shared with you. Bigger problems need to be fixed before the lender will approve the loan. Most Realtors will include a home warranty and roof certification in the negations. Check back with your Realtor.
2006-12-11 12:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi. in california the previous owner has to fill out a discloser form. in it he tells all things he knows to be defective in the house. your realtor should know to ask for this form. if you didnt use a realtor and bought the house as is you are stuck. the owner knew these problems existed. check with your mortage company they have the largest stake in the house and might bring pressure on the old owner
2006-12-11 11:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by mlcabodi@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact a lawyer the first hour is free also par tof the fault is your he was supposed to reveal any flaws he was aware of ,,and for one to two hundred dollars you could have hired a professional to do a complete inspection ,,hopefully a retired contractor,, thats the best for this,,,, ask a lawyer and the bank,,, good luck
2006-12-11 11:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought those things were taken care of before the closing. You might be too late if you let that slip past you.
2006-12-11 12:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋