Q: We bought a house that was listed with full bathroom hookups in basement. Turns out it doesn't have it. What do I do?
We are in the process of finishing our basement and had a plumber come over to give an estimate. Turns out, we do not have a full bathroom hookup in the basement. The pipes are an old well. We bought the house with the plans of finishing the basement because the official listing had it in there.
A: How you proceed and what you can about these items of concern is entirely dependent upon the provisions of the purchase agreement, the seller's disclosure pursuant to Michigan law, and the inspection report (if any). That is where you will need to start. Get with a competent real estate attorney to preserve your rights. I have also included a link to an article dealing with the Michigan Seller's Disclosure Act for your review. See: http://bit.ly/PRblogbasement
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