gas meter

[jhugenroth]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Was the gas on during the inspection??? If so how does the gas company justify this??

And then trying to say the HI should have mentioned it?
Sounds fishy to me.

It's always the HI's fault.

[Dale Young]

The gas was on; there was no smell and the meter was in good condition. Found out the meter on been enclosed for at least sixteen years and changed ownership at least 4 times before they (gas company) decided it need to be moved.

[iniquette]

Originally Posted by dyoung

The gas was on; there was no smell and the meter was in good condition. Found out the meter on been enclosed for at least sixteen years and changed ownership at least 4 times before they (gas company) decided it need to be moved.

If the service was on at the time of the inspection, you should not be held liable for moving it now, the gas company had no problem keeping service to it at that point. If the gas company had a problem with the location, they should have had it locked out, or have had it moved previously.

[Dale Young]

Thank you, my thoughts exactly. The client seemed to think they i was responsible and was trying to get me to pay for it being moved. I Don't Think so.

[Michael R. Boyett]

One way I try to limit my liability on situations like this is a standard comment I have in my report if I see evidence of alterations or remodeling:

Modifications: The home has evidence of modifications or remodeling after the original construction date. This work may or may not have been permitted by the proper authorities and may or may not have been constructed to the applicable building codes that were in effect at the time. I recommend the client inquire with the seller and research permits applicable for the address with the City of Austin Building Permit Dept or the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) if the home is outside the city limits and ETJ. Un-permitted remodeling may conceal hidden defects due to poor workmanship and may be subject to certain penalties and fines in addition to repairing any violations. This could result in a significant financial outlay.

The City of Austin Permit Dept is located at:
Reviews & Permits............... Residential Reviews: (11th floor)
One Texas Center............... Walk In Customers: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
505 Barton Springs Road....... Monday - Friday, 512-974-2380
Austin, Tx 78704

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mboyett

One way I try to limit my liability on situations like this is a standard comment I have in my report if I see evidence of alterations or remodeling:

Very nice Mike