Q: We sold our house, now the buyer wants us to fix more things after the closing was completed.
We live in a county that requires a well inspection. We had the inspection done and fixed the requirements, but did not address the 'suggested' fix. The buyer moved in, and they now do not have water. It worked on the day we sold and the buyer signed off on their final walk through. The buyer says we should be responsible for replacing the well because they're water doesn't work. Is this normal?
A:
Disputes like this are not 'common' but they are not unheard of either. Without seeing ALL the paperwork (you did have an attorney review things for you didn't you?) it is impossible to say for sure what your exposure risk is here, but I hope you had an 'as is' clause in that sign-off.
You should IMMEDIATELY hire a local real estate attorney in the area where the property is located, to review things and provide an appropriate response to the request here. DO NOT try to 'do this yourself' ... it is far too complicated to do well.
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