Question:
“What if I buy a home and find a problem after I move in? Does the seller have to fix the problem?”
Answer:
Unless you have proof that the seller knew about the problem and didn’t disclose it, it’s your home and your problem.
That’s why most people get home inspections and home warranties and read the seller’s disclosures.
Your home inspector points out issues that you may ask the seller to repair or decide to take care of yourself after you own the home. Remember, home inspectors aren’t perfect and they do miss some things. Home inspectors MAY have some liability if they do a poor job and miss obvious defects.
Home warranties, also called home protection plans, cover certain things that can go awry with the home’s systems (plumbing, heating, electrical) during the first year. The plans can also cover appliances, roof, pool, spa, etc.
