The Inspection Report Belongs To Me, Right?

[Lorraine Hadden]

Looked at a SFR to be fixed and rented. Hired a local home inspector (paid him). Following the inspection, he handed me a hard copy bounded report, then emailed me and my agent a soft copy. Property was under contract when prior to closing, the owner (who was to represent her other siblings) couldn't provide clear title...issues came up with succession/title and one family member changed his mind and didn't want to sell.

I decided to cancel the contract and move forward (didn't need to headache)!

Three months later/yesterday, my prior agent text/calls asking for permission to forward the soft email copy of the inspection report (I paid for) to his new client who is considering making an offer.

I SAID....No, unless your new client reimburse me for my expense for the report.  He said "OK,  I know, if he is interested I will run that by him.  I will not give it to him"!

What is he thinking asking to use my three month old report ---- I'm not obligated to let him use the report...AM I?