Who is liable?

[Russell J. Hensel]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

I have had this occur..
I find damage
on an inspection
On a property,
that as a Prelist Inspection had not discovered.

If not within report,,,,
and not reflected in Home Owner Disclosure.. the condition is NEW
and requires repair....
at this time....

is there a question?

Yes if there was a prelisting inspection and 2 months later you find a roof that has a leak and rotted wood, you tell the people the problem has just occurred?

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by jmurray4

.How many of us (HI) subcontract a WDO ? The pest company gives the Buyer the WDO inspection and we pay the pest inspector...Is the HI now liable for overlooked termites?

Not me. I arrange for WDO inspector to be there at same time I am, But, client pays them directly.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

I have had this occur..
I find damage
on an inspection
On a property,
that as a Prelist Inspection had not discovered.

If not within report,,,,
and not reflected in Home Owner Disclosure.. the condition is NEW
and requires repair....
at this time....

is there a question?

Correct.

[Billy Boerner]

On all my contracts... I had a lawyer tell me this is perfectly fine. As to if his advice was any good well I guess I'll see if that day ever comes lol. I bring out a WDO and a lateral sewer guy with me on almost every inspection.

The client agrees and understands STL Home Inspection Services utilizes third party inspectors for Wood Destroying Organism and Video Lateral Sewer inspections. These inspectors carry their own insurance, are not employed by STL Home Inspection Services, collect payment separately and you agree to hold these individual companies accountable for the work they provide.