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Termites Are the Seller's Problem, or Does the Buyer Pay for Termite Repairs
Termites Are the Seller's Problem, or Does the Buyer Pay for Termite Repairs
Out here in California, the standard contract provides that the seller is to pay for a termite (technically, "wood-destroying pest") inspection.  The termite inspection form that the termite inspector fills out has two sections on the form:
1. Section 1 is for the termite inspector to note "active infestation," while
2. Section 2 is for the termite inspector to note repairs or preventive measures that someone would want to do in order to avoid termite damage in the future.
Usually, the buyer's agent writes up the offer to say that the seller will fix Section 1 repairs, and preventive measures listed in section 2 will be at the Buyer's option to fix if they choose to do so.  Still, at times the contract is written vaguely, saying something like, "seller will not pay for termite."  Why is that vague? Because if the termite damage is costly enough, and the buyer does not have money for it, then it is a reason for the buyer to get out of the contract based on his inspections, assuming the buyer is still in the contingency period and has not removed contingencies.  ... more

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