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Also, is it not a realtor's fiduciary responsibility to check on the city code pertaining to things such as rental/ADU? If so, such an analysis by them was never done.
If we don't sign, I think sueing would be the only way to get the money without the Hold Harmless for the repairs. Apparently the sellers claimed they lost money on the house so who knows if they will get a lawyer. I think that makes the illegal kitchenette/ADU and illegal electrical work...
Thank you for shedding light on that, too. A few electricians told me how concerning their work was and recommended looking into legal action. What do you mean by us accepting the correction in the contract?
Also, from my understanding of conversations with DCRA (DC's authority that handles...
Interesting, when we initially spoke and brought the whole issue up, the payoff lender said that as far as he knows, the sellers put in the kitchenette without telling anyone else. This was hard for us to believe since it is mentioned in the listing and obvious in the photos. Now, he's called me...
A little over $8,300. That makes sense, we thought that since the payoff lender, seller's realtor broker, and contractor did not sign the actual no escrow repair agreement, that we could only legally pursue the two sellers whose signatures were on the repair agreement agreement. As such, it was...
Yes, we did. He gave us the items for our repair agreement. I was under the impression that a home inspector checks for defects more so than whether a 2nd kitchen/accessory dwelling unit is within code or even permitted.
Hi there, my fiance and I are first-time homeowners in Washington, DC, and purchased a home advertised on the MLS real estate listing as having a basement that has its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and entry followed by the words that it is perfect as a "rental unit." While we bought it...
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