Is the seller required to have the septic system inspected and a report available to the buyer?
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Is the seller required to have the septic system inspected and a report available to the buyer?
Asked on August 1, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No--not unless the contract of sale for the home requires this. A seller is never obligated to do any inspection of the facilities of his/her home. Buyers can refuse to bid or offer on a home without a report or inspection--it's then for the two parties to see if they can come to a mutually agreeable compromise or decision.
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