Re: Two Different Questions really
Posted by steele in minnesota on January 29, 2008 at 09:19:53:
In Reply to: Re: Two Different Questions really
Posted by Shelly on January 28, 2008 at 11:58:05:
While you can pursue the lawsuit against the inspectors I would first be careful to read the disclosures on the inspection itself.
Most inspections are not "invasive". They do not open up walls, get behind sheetrock, etc. Visual inspections are the norm. And they are general inspections in nature in the typical situation. Items like chemical testing and mold may not even be included as these are many times considered speciality items.
Now if this problem was obvious and in plain sight (or within areas the inspector is examining) that might be different.
But I would go over this report carefully first.
A few years ago the mention of the word "mold" was a legal sledgehammer. But today things are being taken a bit more carefully in the court cases I have seen. As an Minnesota EPA offical told us in an environmental studies class, "Mold is in every house. It is a product of moisture and warmth. Most is not "bad" mold (ie, the Black Mold you hear about) but if there are people more sensitive correct what is letting the mold grow."
Ultimately it will need to be determined if this issue was within the scope of the inspection and would a reasonable person have found this problem and reported it.
Sorry for your loss and wish you a speedy solution.
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