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please let me know how you handle “grandfather clause” on older homes, and available hud training
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Mike Parks wrote: |
Kevin
If it was or is code compliant, how is that a defect? Mike P. |
dbowers wrote: |
On the grandfathering thing. As an ICBO, BOCA, and ICC code certified inspector in electrical, plumbing, building and mechanical - I am well informed many issues in an older home are "GRANDFATHERED" by codes.
Now that we've said that lets assume the house is 30 years old - the water heater is on the floor of the garage & the gaps in the deck rails are 12" wide and the deck is 16' off the ground. Being a GOOD HOME INSPECTOR that doesn't make realestators mad BECAUSE these issues are GRANDFATHERED - you don't report on them. Now lets assume that 2 weeks after the buyers move in their 3 year old is playing on the deck and takes a nose dive through the railings. Thankfully the little guy only breaks his arm and knocks out a couple of teeth. The next month dad is working on the lawnmower in the garage while mom is doing dishes - the gas fumes get pulled into the water heater burner - it explodes and burns the house down. Now, when you get into court (AND BABY TRUST ME YOU WILL BE IN COURT, UNLESS YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY DECIDES THE ONLY SMART THING FOR THEM TO DO IS SETTLE OUT OF COURT) - just explain to the jury that the reason you didn't report on those issues is because they're GRANDFATHERED. I'm sure they'll understand. |
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