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Originally Posted by VApeople
I think the seller has absolutely NO responsibility.
I doubt the contract between the seller and their realtor states that the seller will promise to "fix items identified on inspection".
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The only responsibility as far as I know, is disclosure. If there is something about the house that needs repair and is not functioning as is, or is at risk of damaging the home as is or a serious health hazard, the seller must tell the buyer about it.
A crumbling foundation. A leak in the attic from worn flashing around the chimney whenever it rains. A nest of vipers hiding in the back room of the cellar. Asbestos or lead paint in construction. A known failed radon test. Wiring that was jury-rigged and was never inspected.
There's no requirement to fix these things, but there is the requirement to disclose the information to the potential buyer.
In Connecticut, there is a requirement to replace an underground oil tank for homes that use oil heat, but being in a basement doesn't count as underground. They mean a buried tank. Home sales can't go through until the tank has been replaced. Who pays for it - is negotiated. But the tank must be removed.