Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi to all,
Todd, I agree with Jeff, not enough information in the photo to make a judgement, but based on that photo alone I would probably be looking for an Engineer, there is obviously a considerable ammout of displacement in that wall.
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
This is the common wall at the rear patio of a condo. The crack goes all the way back around a support beam. I could not see the other side of the wall cuz the folks next door have there porch closed in and they were not home.
Not A water problem.
I called for an Engineer to look at it .
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where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Todd,
Sometimes this happens when a wallspan is too long without a control joint. Control joints are located typically at door or window openings (weak points)
That may be what is happening, but it’s hard to tell.
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just received a call from the clients agent about this crack. She says that since they are past the 10 day period the sellers will not allow them to have someone take a look at this crack (including another HI). She basically hopeing I would say the crack is just a settling problem and not structural. Which I would not do. Cuz I don’t know.
She also said the sellers refuse to have it looked at ,and they can take it or leave it.
Owner says the crack has been there since she moved in 10 years ago and that she had the crack repaired.
I told the agent that if the crack was repaired 8 years after the home was built and the same crack reopened something somewhere is moving and it really needed to be looked at by a professional.
I bet if they lose the house the owner has the local handyman seal up that crack in the hope that the next HI. Does not see it.
What do ya'll think?
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where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Talked to the buyers agent again. She says they will not even allow them to have an engineer look at it even if they pay for it. She is pretty upset to say the least. She figures they have another (better) offer and since they can use the 10 day limit period they are just blowing my client off for the better offer.
That sux
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Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Don’t sweat it Todd. Tell your client that your recommendation stands and that if they proceed with the purchase, they should still have it examined by a professional.
If they walk away, give them a discount on their next inspection 
Don't waiver on your recommendation(s) and explain (if necessary) to your clients that you are looking out for their best interest regardless of whether or not they make the purchase.
-- Jeff Pope
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Originally Posted By: mcraig This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Todd did you say this was a condo? If so it is a home owner association problem (outer wall ) the association needs to be involved with it. It affects all the association if there is a structural problem.
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The Association says it is not there problem. They are only responsible for the pool area and keeping the landscaping in the common areas up. No roofs nothin’, and all this can be yours for a measly $175 a month
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Originally Posted By: mcraig This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
With all the common roofs, and walls it could be a nightmare to own one of these units. I wouldn’t buy one of these. So then would this be a repair for the adjoining condo’s? if so This is something that others in these units should be afraid of. This would not be a nice place to live.
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I do not know Michael that’s why I asked for an Engineer.
I would not buy a property here either.
I do not know how it is in other parts of the country ,but around here these darn a$%. charge anywhere from $25 to $300 and they all suck as far as I am concerned. I would no sooner buy a home within an association than I would buy a wife on the internet.
-- I have put the past behind me,
where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
