Earlier I asked the Real Estate community if they felt it necessary for me when selling, to disclose the fact that I had plumbing problems in my condo since it was built (2003) even though the builder had repaired them last July (2006) and I have not had a problem since. I was overwhelmingly encouraged to disclose with information regarding the corrections. I agree after reading the responses that I should disclose. However, the builder contracted the repairs at their expense as it was considered a warranty and they never gave me any paperwork detailing the nature of the repairs. Is there a law that says they must provide this info or some way that I can insist on getting documented evidence of the repairs? I want to have something in writing that outlines the corrections to present to a potential buyer otherwise I fear I will never be able to sell. If anyone has any suggestions for how I might go about getting such info from the builder without hassle, please advise. Thanks!
2007-07-24 12:42:38 · 4 answers · asked by Miss T 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
if some one died in the house you have to disclose. had a pipe repaired because the drywaller ran a screw thru it?
no you do not need to disclose. foundation trouble that has not been repaired by the builder? yes disclose
2007-07-28 16:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in California, you have a duty of disclosure.
Everywhere else, the rule is caveat emptor. You owe the buyer nothing in the way of disclosures so long as you do not intentionally cover up the defects.
I have no magic bullet for you to get this information from a builder, who will not wish for the purchaser to know that he might be dragged back to make further repairs.
2007-08-01 19:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to tell them there is a problem if it's fixed, only if it's not. I would let my Real Estate Agent do all my talking for me. And if you have a bone to pick with your builder you shouldn't let a word of it out, If you do anything get a house inspector to inspect your house and get it in writing that your house is in good shape and then there is no problem. If you bring your builder in on the deal you might as well forget it, if you and them have any differences of opinion and are not on the best of terms. If you didn't pay them in full or made them fix something that was not their problem you don't want a buyer to talk to them. I build houses and I know what I'm talking about.
2007-07-31 21:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by book writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disclosure laws only apply to un-repaired, hidden, known defects. If the repairs have been done, there is no hidden problem, nothing to repair, and nothing to disclose.
2007-07-24 19:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋