Columbus, NC asked in Real Estate Law and Environmental for North Carolina

Q: If a seller knowingly does not disclose info on the Disclosure form does the current owner have any recourse?

We purchased a home in NC and the seller did not disclose that the kitchen sink, dishwasher and washing machine gray water is pumped into the woods not the septic and our inspector did not catch it. We only found out by accident through a local farmer. Our house is over 50 years old and is considered precode so the county code enforcement can not enforce it. Now we want to sell and the realtor says we have to fix it. Do we have any recourse with the original owners?

1 Lawyer Answer
Gregory Andrews Cade
Gregory Andrews Cade
Answered
  • Environmental Law Lawyer
  • Birmingham, AL

A: The first step is to contact the seller through your realtor and explain the situation to look for an equitable solution first. In case you decide to sue, you have to start out by going after every single party involved, then different parties will be removed as they're exonerated. Good luck.

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