Q: Can I sue my home inspector for failing to mention the electrical panel?
I recently purchase a home and hired a home inspector and had the property inspected and decided to move on with the sale. After living in the property for almost a year I hired an electrician, so I could add an outlet for my TV when the contractor saw my panel he refused to work on my property. He stated that the panel was not up to code and that it's a safety hazard and could cause a fire down the road if not fixed. After showing me everything he was talking about it made sense. The first thing was the electrical meter seal was broken, Secondly wires are rubbing against sharp metals, Third thing was that the old panel cannot be used as junction box, Lastly cables coming from the pole to the new panel are connected with smaller gauge wire. I reached out to them and they made me feel out a customer care form but I have not heard anything. All I want is my panel fixed. I hired the inspector so I didn't have to deal with this cables are visible and I also asked the inspector if it was o
A: The statute of limitations for negligence is 2 years, breach of contract 4 years, but sometimes different periods apply to certain professionals, such as home inspectors. IMO you need to get your electrical problem solved first, and RETAIN THE OLD PANEL AS EVIDENCE. Take lots of photos showing what is wrong with the panel and how this would be obvious to a home inspector. After you get that fixed, and do it right away, you should contact a local attorney to discuss your personal situation.
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