Q: We recently purchased a home in June. Found out by several people that the home flooded numerous (5 to be exact). Seller
Did list that there was water damage and all repairs were completed, however never enclosed when or how many times. Never disclosed that the home came with a Fema grant. What are our rights or options with this issue? Was the seller required to disclosed all flood claims on house, because he never did. Should the inspectors noticed the water lines on walls (even if objectives were in front of it)? This is our first home and am worried. Please provide any and all advice on what we should or could do. Thank you.
A: It is prudent for any home purchaser to have legal assistance, but especially a first time home buyer. Home inspectors are not required to move objects out of the way to get a better look. Seller's disclosure that there had been prior water problems and repairs, might have been sufficient to put you on notice to do further investigation. Whether or not seller should have disclosed more details, would be up to a court to decide, if you decided to sue the seller. But litigation can be expensive. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local real estate attorney who can review your purchase contract, the disclosure form, and all the facts of the situation, and advise you of your options. Unless you have suffered flood or water damage, there might not be much you can do at this point about your worries of future damage.
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