said by HarryH3:Uhh, the disclosure questionnaires that I've read didn't let you off the hook for fixing problems. They were worded more to the effect "Has this home ever had water damage?" It doesn't say "Answer no if you cleaned up the mess".
This is right on in regards to how the disclosure is worded.
said by nunya: After all that, if you still have your heart set on the property... remember, this is a "buyers market". There's a depression on (yes depression). You have the upper hand in this situation. There will always be other houses for you to look at. The seller may have to wait months (or years!) for another offer.
With that said my final counter will require the septic repairs to be done by a licensed contractor. If they refuse, I will back down. There are always other houses on the market.
