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chris1kanobi
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I bought a house a few years ago and did not have it inspected.
(First mistake) Then I wanted to have an addition put onto the house and
the contractor did not think that the existing foundation would
withstand the digging and compacting of the surrounding soil. We hired a
structural engineer to offer suggestions for reinforcing and repairing
the foundation, but the cost of repair and remodeling became out of our
budget. So, we decided to sell the house and move. We did not disclose
the information about the remodel or the foundation work that we
inquired about to the buyer. I feel that the foundation repairs were
only needed for the remodel, but the engineer told me that they needed
to be done any ways (after it was sold). Am I legally responsible for
the repairs? The new owner did not have an inspection done when he
bought the house, is he somewhat liable? I was thinking of having a
second opinion by another structural engineer, who should pay for that?
Help, Chris
(First mistake) Then I wanted to have an addition put onto the house and
the contractor did not think that the existing foundation would
withstand the digging and compacting of the surrounding soil. We hired a
structural engineer to offer suggestions for reinforcing and repairing
the foundation, but the cost of repair and remodeling became out of our
budget. So, we decided to sell the house and move. We did not disclose
the information about the remodel or the foundation work that we
inquired about to the buyer. I feel that the foundation repairs were
only needed for the remodel, but the engineer told me that they needed
to be done any ways (after it was sold). Am I legally responsible for
the repairs? The new owner did not have an inspection done when he
bought the house, is he somewhat liable? I was thinking of having a
second opinion by another structural engineer, who should pay for that?
Help, Chris