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Firewall requirements in attached garages

By Barry Stone
Oct 17, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Our house was built in 1955, before firewalls were required in garages. Now that we're selling, the buyers want us to upgrade the garage to current fire-safety requirements, as advised by their home inspector.
Evaluating home inspector liability

By Barry Stone
Oct 10, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We bought our home nearly four years ago and just discovered a major roof problem that was not reported by our home inspector. The added sunroom recently developed a leak, so we called a roofing contractor. He nearly fell through the roof because of severe dry rot.
Home inspector disputes the house detective

By Barry Stone
Oct 3, 2021 6:00 AM - As a veteran home inspector, I take exception to a recommendation in one of your columns. You advised that home inspectors urge their clients to do a permit check at the local building department when there are apparent additions or alterations to the property.
Paving contractor not responding to complaint?

By Barry Stone
Sep 26, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I hired a contractor last year to repave my driveway with concrete. The work seemed OK at first, but it turned out that the pavement doesn't drain toward the street. Now my next-door neighbor complains that drainage onto his property is causing moisture problems in his basement.
Consider these child safety concerns in old homes

By Barry Stone
Sep 19, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We're buying a 1929 vintage home and are concerned about child safety for our 2-year-old. What safety problems might we incur with an old home that would not be a consideration in a newer one?
Should sellers disclose former defects?

By Barry Stone
Sep 12, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: Before listing my home for sale, I hired a home inspector and repaired all of the defects that were listed in the inspection report. Am I required to disclose previous defects to buyers, or are past problems exempt from disclosure requirements once they have been fixed?
Asbestos tile, popcorn ceiling alarm homeowners

By Barry Stone
Sep 5, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: Our home was built in 1971. After buying it, we hired a remodeling contractor to remove the popcorn ceilings. When he started the work, we asked if he was going to test for asbestos before starting the removal. He said this was not necessary.
Both home inspectors may have missed leak

By Barry Stone
Aug 29, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: Before we bought our house, there were two separate home inspections. The first inspector was hired by the sellers, and the second inspector was ours. Unfortunately, neither inspector discovered the plumbing problems under the building.
Manufacturer should be held liable for faulty windows

By Barry Stone
Aug 22, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: The house we are buying is about three years old and has dual pane windows. Our home inspector reported moisture condensation inside many of these windows, so the sellers called the builder who said this has happened in several homes in the subdivision.
Agent chose negligent home inspector

By Barry Stone
Aug 8, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Before I bought my house, my agent scheduled the home inspection, and I trusted her to choose a good inspector to protect my interests. After moving in, I found many defects that were not disclosed in the inspection report.

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