“I know the seller has to fix health and safety items, but dont they also have to fix code violations?”
***ANSWER:
No, no, and no.
There are very few physical requirements a homeseller in San Diego County is legally to fulfill, and they dont include health, safety, or code items.
Heres the short list:
1. Operative smoke detectors in all sleeping areas
2. Earthquake straps on the water heater
Thats it.
But, you might ask, what about termites and toilets? Dont you have to take care of those?
No and no.
There is no law requiring a termite clearance, though it is typically expected by homebuyers and agents.
And the City of San Diego used to require toilets to be low flow at closing. That was changed many years ago, allowing the seller to transfer responsibility to the buyer, who had to comply within 30 (60?) days. To agree, most homebuyers expect some form of credit.
