If I was notified by county that the addition built on the home that Ijust purchased never had permits/inspections, do I have any legal recourse?
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If I was notified by county that the addition built on the home that Ijust purchased never had permits/inspections, do I have any legal recourse?
My son bought a home less than a year ago. Today he received notification from the county that addition built on the home never had permits or an inspection. The county wants to come into the home, knock down walls and inspect the plumbing and electrical. This addition was done before he bought the home. Does he have any legal recourse?
Asked on November 22, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you son bought a home with additions built without necessary permits he needs to carefully read the transfer disclosure statements he received from the prior owners before he closed escrow to see if the prior owners disclosed this defect. If not, your son may have a cause of action against the sellers for nondisclosure of the problem he is facing if the sellers knew before close of escrow that the additions were built without permits.
You son should go to the building and permit department to see what can be done to assist him since he did not construct the illegal additions. Sometimes government officials are sympathetic to a buyer of a home who did not cause the problem.
Your son should also consult with a real estate attorney about his situation as soon as possible.
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