My girlfriend and I put in an offer on a house only to find that the attic had been gutted by fire, the basement leaked and the foundation needed supports put in. We didn't buy the house, and lost the 400 dollars for the inspection. Now the house is pending again at the same price and I'm sure the repairs were not made, and I am pretty sure that the issues were not disclosed. Is it possible to warn the new potential buyers?
thanks!
2007-12-28 10:17:23 · 6 answers · asked by scottabreon 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
This is taking place in Portland, OR if that matters
2007-12-28 10:22:56 · update #1
Someone pended on the house a few days before us and walked away... I have reason to believe they also performed an inspection, but do not know for sure.
2007-12-28 12:12:51 · update #2
The issues were not included on the disclosure. It was listed as having no fire damage, etc
2007-12-28 12:24:19 · update #3
Unfortunately there is no way to find out that info until the home is sold and closed, which would be too late to tell them. If they are smart they will do all the inspections that they need to and find out the same way that you did.
2007-12-28 11:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by H mom of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You walked away. Good for you - but keep walking. The truth is, it's none of your business. The new contract will have an inspection and they can decide. Plus how do you know that the repairs were not done or disclosed?
If you actually kill the sale and the seller finds out, they can go after you for damages.
I'm not sure where you are located. In Maryland. Home sellers and realtors are required to do a seller disclosure on the property that lists all the known problems.
2007-12-28 20:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you cannot obtain the name of the person who made the offer, it is confidential until closing.
Hopefully either the repairs were made or they have a house inspection done to find the same problems. One thing for you to think about, once the sale closes, you can obtain the buyer's information. And since the seller obviously had been made aware of the problems by your inspection, if they didn't disclose them to the new buyer, you may be able to help the new buyers litigate this.
Small satisfaction, I know, but some satisfaction if they didn't disclose the problems.
2007-12-28 20:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by godged 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
That information is confidential. The laws dictate that sellers must disclose the condition of the property. There is no way for you to discover the identity of the person offering to buy the property.
2007-12-28 20:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small Claims court is your friend. Try to get your 400- back.
You could also pay for a small ad in your local newspaper telling people about the house lol
2007-12-28 18:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by weatherednboston 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, none of the information you want is public until after closing.
2007-12-28 19:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Landlord 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋