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Hoping for a little advice here - not sure how to proceed. I’m a first time home buyer who recently closed on a house. The house had undergone some major renovations (basement dig out, sewer, plumbing, electrical, renovated kitchen and bath). I had a home inspection and the seller agreed to fix pretty much everything the inspector caught.
After closing, I discovered a gas leak. Ensign came out and told me the gas line had been poorly installed and asked if my house had passed its final inspection. At no point during my due diligence or closing was this brought to my attention. I understand the buyer is responsible for gathering this data, but I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I natively thought that you couldn’t possible sell a renovated house without a final. Come to find out, the house has NOT passed its final, there is no certificate of occupancy, and I’m not legally allowed to live there. As the buyer, I’m now financially responsible for these repairs and for obtaining the certificate of occupancy.
The seller/renovator/flipper is also a real estate agent. Are either the seller or my realtor at fault for not disclosing this to me before closing? I just feel really taken advantage of and I don’t know what to do. I appreciate your guidance if you have experience in this area.
Edit: appreciate everyone’s input and guidance. Will be meeting with a real estate attorney to determine next steps.
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After closing, I discovered a gas leak. Ensign came out and told me the gas line had been poorly installed and asked if my house had passed its final inspection. At no point during my due diligence or closing was this brought to my attention. I understand the buyer is responsible for gathering this data, but I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I natively thought that you couldn’t possible sell a renovated house without a final. Come to find out, the house has NOT passed its final, there is no certificate of occupancy, and I’m not legally allowed to live there. As the buyer, I’m now financially responsible for these repairs and for obtaining the certificate of occupancy.
The seller/renovator/flipper is also a real estate agent. Are either the seller or my realtor at fault for not disclosing this to me before closing? I just feel really taken advantage of and I don’t know what to do. I appreciate your guidance if you have experience in this area.
Edit: appreciate everyone’s input and guidance. Will be meeting with a real estate attorney to determine next steps.
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First time buyer feeling taken advantage of
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