If we just closed on a house a month ago and the home inspector was supposed to be paidat closing but wasn’t, amI responsible for this bill?

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If we just closed on a house a month ago and the home inspector was supposed to be paidat closing but wasn’t, amI responsible for this bill?

I have a contract that says he will be paid at closing In our closing cost summary it says we paid for a home inspection. This money went for a sewer inspection instead. I have never been sent a bill or invoice. I have now just gotten phone calls and a handwritten letter 2 months after closing.

Asked on December 19, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Texas

Answers:

Ronald S. Webster / Law offices of Ronald S. Webster

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am presuming that you had two separate inspections performed. If the service was performed for your benefit you are still legally responsible, even if the closing agent did not pick this up at the time of closing.

 


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