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by falcolas 3139 days ago
Assuming the inspector can catch it. They're detail orientated, but they can't see inside walls or through roofs.
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The seller has a legal duty to disclose known defects and work done without proper permits or not according to code. And they don't disclose, and the defect is subsequently discovered buy the buyer, the seller can be sued.
But I had no idea this was an issue, really.