Chinese Drywall Update & Code Violations!

Knauf Agrees to Remediate 300 Homes!

On 10/14/2010, a manafacturer of defective drywall agreed to perform remediation on 300 homes as part of a "Pilot Program".  This agreement was reached as part of a settlement between the plaintiffs of a class action suit and "Knauf Entities". 

Many aspects of this agreement leave homeowners at substantial risk during the remediation process.  There are clauses included in the agreement that provide reimbursement to Knauf for a significant portion of the remediation costs! Yes, you may have to pay them back!

Identification is the key to participating in any settlement.  If you or someone you knows has identified a home that is positive for defective drywall, you must follow MANDATORY inspection protocols in order to participate in this or any future agreement with Chinese Drywall manufacturers. 

Please contact Jim Kreider via Jim@krossinspectors.com or call our Chinese Drywall Hotline TOLL FREE at 1-877-496-4662 for a free consultation. 

Fines Levied For Purchasing A Home!

Many Home Buyers are closing on homes thinking they have negotiated a great sales price only to find out that they owe THOUSANDS in fines to local Code Enforcement Agencies!

Consider this scenario:

You made an offer on a foreclosure property at an awesome purchase price.  The bank accepts your offer and you go to closing and purchase a great home at less than 50% of what it cost to originally build the home! 

Sound good so far?  But wait, there's more!  Not only do you get a great deal on the home purchase, but you also inherit all the CODE VIOLATIONS performed by the previous owner!  These violations add up to THOUSANDS of dollars in fines that YOU get to pay! 

What Code Violations Could Exist?

• Improvements made WITHOUT a permit (lanai, garage, porch, etc. converted to living area)
• Electrical alterations made WITHOUT  a permit (sub panels, outlets and power sources to non permitted living areas, power sources to non permitted secondary structures, etc.)
• Secondary structures added WITHOUT a permit (barns, sheds, guest house, carport, etc.)
• Pool/Spa additions WITHOUT a permit
• Additional baths and/or kitchens added WITHOUT a permit

In a buyer's market like today, many home buyers do not take into consideration that some of the alterations and/or additions to the property were not properly permitted and/or inspected.  These Code Violations automatically become the responsibility of the new onwer!

This scenario is being found throughout counties all over Florida.  Therefore, these counties are now encouraging Home Buyers to obtain a Code Property Inspection when contemplating a purchase. 

As a leader in the Home Inspection industry and in order to maintain our Superior level of customer service, Kross Inspectors is now offering Code Property Inspections. 

This service can save a potential home buyer thousands of dollars in expenses incurred due to pre existing code violations!

To find out more about how to avoid problems like this with a potential purchase visit www.krossinspectors.com/codeinspectionor call Jim Kreider at (877) 496-4662 for a FREE consultation.

Name That Deficiency!

Welcome to our weekly contest! 

We have received many compliments from Real Estate Professionals and Home Buyers about the thorough walk through we perform for those that attend our Home Inspections. 

Our Inspectors' keen eye for detail has left many saying "Wow, I never would have caught that!" 

This week we are giving you a chance to "Name That Deficiency".  The first person to submit the correct answer will receive a $25 Gift Certificate from Kross Inspectors.  Our prize will change weekly.  This week's prize is a $25 VISA Gift Card (Buy Whatever You Want!)

Please take a careful look at the photo on the left.

To enter your guess as to what the deficiency is , please email Inspector@krossinspectors.com or visit www.krossinspectors.com/weeklycontest. 

Last week's winner is Brian Shelton of Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group (www.teamaubuchon.com).  Brian guessed last week's photo (unsealed wall penetration) and won a $25 Macy's Gift Card!