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I am the seller. How do I get a copy of the home inspection of my house that the
buyer paid for? Are they suppose to give it to me automatically?
I live in San Diego, CA 92128
Asked on July 10, 2017 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
They don't have to give it to you unless they are going to ask for some concessions due to issues it found, or use it to get out of the purchase, pursuant to an "inspection contingency" in the contract--and even then, they only have to give it to you when try to use it. As you note, they paid for it--that makes it their inspection (their property), not yours, even if it is about your home.
It is not uncommon for the homeowner to not be present for inspections--I was not when selling my home, for example. Many buyers find the seller distracting.
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