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Article: HOME INSPECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY DEBATED
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- Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
- Article date:
- November 12, 2006
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Q: A year ago we liked a for-sale-by-owner home and wanted to make
an offer. My husband and the inspector met the owner at his property
for the inspection. The inspector went upstairs, ran the bath tub
water, forgot about it for 45 min., and came back to a very big mess.
Damage was controlled but cleanup costs were $2,000.
The owner is now suing us for the damage costs a taking us to
small claims court. I realize this is more of a legal question, but
are we in any way liable? The inspector has denied any
responsibility, which is ridiculous. We are not clear whether the
owner has taken the inspector to court or if he is suing us both at
the same time. Both owner and inspector will not ...