If unpermitted work by the previous owners is now interfering with us obtaining permits for new work, who is responsible for this?
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If unpermitted work by the previous owners is now interfering with us obtaining permits for new work, who is responsible for this?
The seller, home inspector, etc?
Asked on April 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, if the seller of the home that you purchased made improvements to it without permits and without disclosing this material fact to you resulting in problems for you in getting new permits for other works of improvement to it, then the sellers would be responsible for rectifying the problem be it in terms of dollars or actual remedying the lack of permits for what was done to the unit.
I recommend that you consult with a real estate attorney further about this issue to assist you further.
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