Q: a Missouri real estate agent sold us a property with a new septic system in the contract. There is no new septic system.
A Missouri real estate agent sold us a property and a new septic system was in the contract. They failed to provide a new septic system and the one we have is failing. The agent sent a text with a list of pending repairs that included a new septic system. All of these repairs were to be finished before we took possession of the property. We waved inspection and the walkthrough, but we were told the repairs would be done. The new septic was part of the sales pitch and in the contract.
A:
Hire an attorney to review the contract and provide an assessment. The fact that you unwisely waived the walkthrough may present a problem.
Make sure the attorney is familiar not only with real estate law but also Missouri’s consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA).
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