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DugnDi

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YOUR STATE NAME -California
Two years ago we purchased a home. The house had a garage conversion that was completed back in 1984. The seller disclosed in writing that the construction had been totally permitted. Last November, we found out that a permit was originally purchased but due to lack of final inspection, it was cancelled. Needless to say we were required to purchase a new permit and have the conversion inspected by the county. We were also, informed that as per the county code, we had to build a carport. The county that the house is in is San Bernardino. We contacted our realtor immediately and he contacted the real estate agent that listed the property and she contacted the sellers. We just received a letter from the seller refusing to pay for the carport or the cost of the permits. What is our next step? The sellers are stating that they did not know that the permit was cancelled and say that they feel that they did not misrepresent anything.
 


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DugnDi said:
YOUR STATE NAME -California
Two years ago we purchased a home. The house had a garage conversion that was completed back in 1984. The seller disclosed in writing that the construction had been totally permitted. Last November, we found out that a permit was originally purchased but due to lack of final inspection, it was cancelled. Needless to say we were required to purchase a new permit and have the conversion inspected by the county. We were also, informed that as per the county code, we had to build a carport. The county that the house is in is San Bernardino. We contacted our realtor immediately and he contacted the real estate agent that listed the property and she contacted the sellers. We just received a letter from the seller refusing to pay for the carport or the cost of the permits. What is our next step? The sellers are stating that they did not know that the permit was cancelled and say that they feel that they did not misrepresent anything.
**A: this is a perfect example of improper due diligence. A simple check with the building dept. prior to closing would have uncovered the problem.
Review the TDS and hire an attorney to send the Seller's a hammer letter.
 

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