I have won a bid on a hud home and placed down $1000,i am now reading the hud property conditon report.It says the Electrical was checked by a generator and the electrical system was in marginal condition at the time of the inspection.
2006-12-30 15:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by Samantha 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
We only had 15days to inspect the house,its to late.I was waiting for huds signed contract but i still have not got it.I didnt know they had signed on the 14th friday was our last day to have things turned on and tested.I printed out the property report to show my dad and noticed what it said.
2006-12-30 16:10:06 · update #1
That is right that is what it said, it was checked with a generator.
2006-12-30 16:13:47 · update #2
It says below it the house is not GFI protected.
2006-12-30 16:32:33 · update #3
Just means that it seems to be adequate, it may not have the amount of power up to today's standards but it should be OK unless your have greater than average demands for power.
I highly recommend that you hire a professional building inspector before purchasing(closing) the house
2006-12-30 15:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by geotom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this context, the word marginal means "just barely acceptable." That is not at all good news.
You said it was "check by a generator," I can't even guess what that means. Did you get that wrong? I assume you are in the US, since you mention HUD. You do not use a generator to check the electrical system in a normal house.
2006-12-31 00:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means the electric service at the time of inspection was not hooked up.And a generator was used to test the electric system in the home..and it met the minimal requirements of the broker...I would have my own assessment done and go from there.
2006-12-31 14:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by mr. mr. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you may only be able to operate a hot plate and light bulb without burning down the house.
Hire an electrician to look over the system.
2006-12-30 23:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by tropicalturbodave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it's barely adequate...barely within a lower standard...
For your safety, you need to hire an electrician to upgrade.
2006-12-31 00:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋