home inspector liability: "Unseen Dangers" - 08/20/13 09:16 PM
I have a line on my inspection report that says:  " An 'unseen dangers' specialist should be able to find unseen dangers in this property.  However, the author of this report was not retained to do so and issues no opinion on these unseen dangers.' "
Yes, it's vague.  Yes, it's CYA.  It was suggested to me many years ago by an insurance agent and a lawyer affiliated with my home inspector association.  And because of that verbiage in my report, all of myself and both agents involved with any home that I inspect are covered by my policy.
Why?  Because, … (37 comments)

home inspector liability: Would You Want To Do This Inspection? - 07/28/11 12:09 AM
Honestly put, I have never in all my nearly thirty years doing home inspections had a communication like this.  I read it and thought, "Would you want to do this inspection?"
I had a one bedroom condo scheduled for a few days.  The day before the inspection I received an email with "just a few questions if you don't mind."
Are you going to make me sign something?  If so, my lawyer wants to review it, particularly the liability clause.  He says I should reserve the right to alter your contract as needed. My lawyer advises me to look for a … (98 comments)

 
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