FTHB. Unsafe deck. Seller has proof it passed city inspection

FTHB. Unsafe deck. Seller has proof it passed city inspection

Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 1 vote

2Family home has a large outdoor deck and external stairs.

Present day: Home inspector (and two contractors) states unsafe beam joints and spliced stair stringers.

Seller has proof from city that deck/stairs passed inspection from 3+ years ago. They are refusing to pay for repairs/improvements.

Anyone have any experience with a situation like this?

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  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
    3y

    If it passed inspection and the seller refuses to fix it or give you a credit, then it is up to you to do it or walk away from the deal.

  • Investor · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2013 · 8k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    3y

    Treat it like a wall painted a color you HATE. The seller thinks it’s fine and you want it changed. There’s zero reason for the seller to change it. If you buy it, you get to decide if you hate it enough to pay to change it. Turns out a lot of people who want something changed at someone else’s cost don’t care to change it at their own cost. 

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