My mom is trying to sell her home. She had an old, small storage shed in the back of the 1/2 acre yard. An inspector included the shed in the inspection, and now the buyer wants my mom to pay for repairs on the shed. Should this even be included? What advice do you have?
Asked By Vanessa Q | Lockport, IL | 737 views | Selling | 1 year ago
Whether a shed should be included in a home inspection can depend on the specific circumstances and the agreement between the buyer and seller. In general, a home inspection is meant to assess the condition of the property and any structures or systems that are permanently attached to the property. A shed that is in good condition and permanently attached to the property may be considered a part of the overall property and therefore included in the inspection. However, a shed that is in poor condition or not permanently attached may not be considered part of the property and therefore not included in the inspection. It is important for the buyer and seller to have clear and detailed agreements regarding what is included in the inspection and who is responsible for any repairs or maintenance. If there is any uncertainty, it would be best to consult with a real estate attorney.
I do agree with Mike. There are circumstances where the shed is included, and depending on the agreement with the inspector, it would be inspected. However, the seller may opt to leave the shed as a gift.
When there is any doubt, have your Attorney look over the contract.
Sounds like you are negotiating the inspections . Your agent should be advising you on what to do next. Either have the repairs done, or not and maybe the buyer do the repairs. Depending on what type of financing they have it could be a requirement for the loan.
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