What is sellers responsibility regarding a storm that occurred after the buyer’s insection?
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What is sellers responsibility regarding a storm that occurred after the buyer’s insection?
We recently sold our home, and it passed inspection with a few minor things that we did fix. Between the inspection and move in date, there was a hail storm, and there has been another one since the new owners took occupancy. They are wanting us to have an insurance adjuster come out and check the roof and siding for possible replacement. We had a roofer look at the roof and he said $250 worth of damage maximum. It’s an 8 year old roof. What is our legal responsibility? We feel we are being taken advantage of. There was no visible damage that we saw from the storm prior to moving.
Asked on August 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You talk about "inspection" date and "move in date" but the date of closing will matter for the insurance companies (who owed it at the time the losses occurred) and your contract probably talks to the allocation of loss. Please seek legal help with this. Good luck.
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