Who is responsible for paying for a survey? Buyer or Seller

[Michael Tranzilli]

BP,

     My wife and I are under contract to owner occupy our first two family.  The property was a gut reno that the owner held onto for 3 years before selling.  Our title company can not find a survey on the property and is requesting one.  Whose responsibility is it to pay for?  My wife and I as the buyers or the seller's.  Thank you.

Michael Tranzilli

[Brian Pulaski]

Originally posted by @Pat L.:

Here in NY it's usually the sellers responsibility. If we're buying we insist on them paying for one or at least an affidavit of no change. 

If we're selling we often exclude it & the cost of the search so check your contract.

Interesting, I just sold a house in NY and the buyer ordered and paid for a survey. No one made mention it would or should have been something I paid for.