The only thing in that house that I would have said was gross was some of the carpets. The most common example is a termite infestation. Regardless of the contract terms, however, an inspector can be liable under certain extreme circumstances. Post-Closing Occupancy Addendum. This is the need to place both the buyer and the seller in the same place they were in before the deal was struck. She is now married to the owner of the best nursery in town, and she knows what we deal with on our 1.5 acres. 4. Before we closed they wanted to know if we had a copy of the survey from our loan so they wouldn't have to pay for one. So that was nice in terms of budget, anyway; I could buy the more expensive flooring because I needed so little, whereas if the bathroom was a normal size I would have had to pick something cheaper. My husband used to tease me that if I had my way the entire house would just be gray and white, and now that's not weird! You can talk to an attorney to ensure you have a case. But even then they wouldn't have been happy.". Weigh the reason that the seller is stalling. Failing to recommend inspections. Maybe I'm just a slob. The amount of money you can get for a breach of a real estate contract depends on your state law and how you were affected by the violation. There's nothing like finding a property that meets your needs and allows you to settle in and feel comfortable. I had some interesting correspondence with the man who inspected the house. Maintenance Deficiencies: In older homes, improper homeowner maintenance can result in material home defects.