Buying home "As-Is", Contract Question, HVAC leaking

[tank216]

Bought a home (for-sale-by-owner) and closed earlier this month. In the contract, the seller stated "buyer accepts the property in its present condition 'as is' and the following items shall be in normal working order at Buyer's closing: all improvements and structures, plumbing, environmental conditions, dishwashers, disposals, trash compactors, ranges, exhaust fans, electrical systems, and heating and air-conditioning systems"

Had an inspection prior to closing and everything looked good.

The contract also allowed seller to continue to occupy the residence for 30 days after closing date and pay 1 month rent, and "seller agrees to maintain the property to its current condition"

The seller is still occupying the residence until the end of this month.

Recently, I noticed a puddle of water around the HVAC unit in the basement and water leaking from the condensate line, which was not present before. Could be simple to fix, but could be something bigger.

Who is responsible for paying for this repair? Me (the buyer) or the seller?

Thanks in advance for the help!


What is the name of your state? Missouri

 

[HRZ]

Condensate is normal and a simple leak or plugged line is a simple fix ...unless there is a leak inside a closed wall or a duct ...not commom ...but it would be smart to advise the seller/tenant of the leak in writing now and request that he fix it such that it is in normal working order.

 

[xylene]

Is the line actually leaking and in poor condition or are you seeing water around a drip loop?

What's the humidity like and the temp like where the line is?

Because water could be condensing on the outside of the condensate line, especially if the unit is getting run a lot and a lot of condensate is running through the line.

Depending on the length of the run and access, you could have it replaced in a few minutes. I might even swap the vinyl tube for more resilient silicone tubing.