What can I do if the seller didn’t disclose about knob and tube wiring nor did the inspector?
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What can I do if the seller didn’t disclose about knob and tube wiring nor did the inspector?
I bought a house a year ago and had it inspected. No one mentioned that there is knob and tube wiring. Can I take them to court?
Asked on November 11, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Minnesota
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If the "knob and tube" electrical wiring that you are writing about concerning your home that you apparently just bought is the original wiring and the home was built before 1950 or so, the existing wiring is legal for the home. There is nothing for you to complain about.
Although the type of wiring you are writing about is illegal per the Uniform Building Code on new construction these days, it is allowed in exisiting structures where it was originally installed.
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