My husband and I are in the process of buying a house. Its about 20 some-odd years old. I was wondering how i can go about getting information about the house. Information like, if someone died in it or if it's been in a fire etc.....thanks. I dont know if the Library would have such information....thanks for your advice.
2007-11-09 22:12:10 · 3 answers · asked by damacios_gurl_20 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
What state do you live in first of all. then get a realtor to look into it for you
2007-11-09 23:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by black_ice_613 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no organized databases of the history of houses containing the information you seek. Houses which have experienced fires are not an issue, as long as the structure has been properly restored. If it's NOT been properly restored, you will see evidences of the fire here and there, and you may smell residual smoke.
Most states do not require disclosure of deaths which may have occurred in a house. However, if you ask ahead of time, those involved in selling it are required to tell the truth about any deaths, if they are aware of such. The same applies to fire damages.
Ask the current owners about these items.
2007-11-10 08:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a Realtor to help guide you through the process.
The law prevents a Realtor in most states from disclosing if someone died in the home of natural causes or AIDS.
An inspector will tell you if the home has ever been subject to a fire.
However, a good Realtor will be able to tell you about other things that you haven't even considered.
2007-11-10 08:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋