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Real Estate Agent Dispute — home inspector missed major defect

Started by asking_for_friend_creator_2025 · Aug 22, 2025 · 1,216 views · 15 replies
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asking_for_friend_creator_2025 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

home inspector missed major defect. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but got conflicting advice.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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PatentAgent_Boston

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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worried_employee_2022

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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SeniorDevMike_PDX

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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seeking_advice_seller_2025

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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VCAnalyst_SF

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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anon_homeowner_2023

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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NurseUnion_Rep

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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MusicProducer_ATL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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AgentBroker_TX

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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ConsumerAdvocate

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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Photographer_NYC

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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just_curious_seller_help

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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