Angie and Lawrence,
An independent ASHI certified home inspector and member of the New castle County Board of Realtors, Mark Desmond, (not known to either Eileen or me) was hired to conduct an inspection of the 84 Chandler Court property. As a result, four (4) defects, classified as “Major Defect” were identified in a report, of which a copy was provided to you.
While you have agreed to two (2) “Major Defect” items, replace a leaking water heater and remediation of the fungal growth on main attic sheathing, you are not in agreement with the home inspector’s recommendations concerning the remaining “Major Defects”. Those recommendations being a further evaluation of the stucco (i.e. invasive inspection) and draining the sump pump to the outside versus the current connection to the sewer line. A later conversation with a licensed plumber confirmed the home inspector’s assessment that direct connection of a sump pump drain to the sewer line is not allowed by county code. …show more content…
Without this additional evaluation it is not known if there are serious issues with the stucco or the extent, or cost, of necessary repairs, if any. As you say, the issues may be trivial. However, in the absence of the recommended additional evaluation, there is an unknown financial risk which I am not willing to accept.
In light of the above and following the provisions of the June 17, 2016 Agreement Of Sale and Addendum To Agreement Of Sale when a Seller refuses to correct major defects, this is notice that I do not intend to purchase the 84 Chandler Court property and the Agreement shall be null and
An independent ASHI certified home inspector and member of the New castle County Board of Realtors, Mark Desmond, (not known to either Eileen or me) was hired to conduct an inspection of the 84 Chandler Court property. As a result, four (4) defects, classified as “Major Defect” were identified in a report, of which a copy was provided to you.
While you have agreed to two (2) “Major Defect” items, replace a leaking water heater and remediation of the fungal growth on main attic sheathing, you are not in agreement with the home inspector’s recommendations concerning the remaining “Major Defects”. Those recommendations being a further evaluation of the stucco (i.e. invasive inspection) and draining the sump pump to the outside versus the current connection to the sewer line. A later conversation with a licensed plumber confirmed the home inspector’s assessment that direct connection of a sump pump drain to the sewer line is not allowed by county code. …show more content…
Without this additional evaluation it is not known if there are serious issues with the stucco or the extent, or cost, of necessary repairs, if any. As you say, the issues may be trivial. However, in the absence of the recommended additional evaluation, there is an unknown financial risk which I am not willing to accept.
In light of the above and following the provisions of the June 17, 2016 Agreement Of Sale and Addendum To Agreement Of Sale when a Seller refuses to correct major defects, this is notice that I do not intend to purchase the 84 Chandler Court property and the Agreement shall be null and