Buyer doing repairs of damage without asking seller for help

[james richard]

Virginia buyer had found damage after moving in and is having it repaired. He has not asked seller for any financial support. He has however indicated that the damage is either water or termite and could be costly. He has supposedly contacted an attorney, but has not contacted seller about his intentions or expectations, not has his attorney. Should seller react to this or not, and if so how ?

 

[happy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by james richard:
Virginia buyer had found damage after moving in and is having it repaired. He has not asked seller for any financial support. He has however indicated that the damage is either water or termite and could be costly. He has supposedly contacted an attorney, but has not contacted seller about his intentions or expectations, not has his attorney. Should seller react to this or not, and if so how ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
From what party were you informed? Was there an inspection, property condition adendum, or as-is contract. Could be they contacted an attorney and he advised them to let it alone based on the facts.

 

[Tracey]

S should send B a letter stating that S has heard B is investing money in the house before closing. S should state that B is doing so without S's prior permission & at B's own risk. If B fails to close on the house for any reason, B has no right to be compensated for the money B has invested.

MORE IMPORTANTLY, S should forbid B from having any work done until after closing. B could hire contractors, refuse to pay them, & the contractors would be able to file a lien on the house. This would cloud title & create a huge mess.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.