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Home inspector makes faulty recommendation

By Barry Stone
Nov 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Q: Our home is about 35 years old. When we bought it, our home inspector reported that the two garage door openers lacked automatic reverse for child safety. We asked if the repair would be costly, and he said, "any fool with a screwdriver could do it."
Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?

By Barry Stone
Nov 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Q: When we bought our house, the home inspector said the heating ducts might be insulated with asbestos. He recommended testing by an asbestos specialist.
Sprinkler system could contaminate home's water

By Barry Stone
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. The home inspector who checked my house recommended anti-siphon valves for the lawn sprinkler system. This came as a surprise because the system works perfectly. Please tell me the purpose of anti-siphon valves and whether they're truly necessary.
Seller believes home inspections are unfair

By Barry Stone
Oct 27, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. As a homebuyer, I can appreciate the obvious benefits of a home inspection. As a seller, however, there is something about the process that seems unfair.
Seller frustrated about radon gas

By Barry Stone
Oct 20, 2019 1:00 AM - Q: Our home was recently found to contain unsafe levels of radon gas, and articles we've read about this radioactive hazard have us worried. Now we're wondering how we can sell our home.
Laundry chutes can be dangerous

By Barry Stone
Oct 6, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. My home was just inspected, and the report says the laundry chute is unsafe for small children. So, I checked with the local building department. They said the chute does not violate any safety codes, but the people who are buying my home agree with their home inspector.
Realtor uncertain about home inspector referrals

By Barry Stone
Sep 29, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. As a professional Realtor, disclosure of property defects is an essential part of my business. I don't ever want to be liable for problems that surface after the close of escrow. To protect myself and my clients, I always choose the most thorough home inspector available.
Who should repair dryrot damage?

By Barry Stone
Sep 22, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. Before selling my home, I hired a termite inspector, as advised by my Realtor. No termites were found, but the inspector did find dry rot on the eaves. His cost estimate for repairs seemed high, so I hired a carpenter at about half the price.
Air conditioner requires visible disconnect switch

By Barry Stone
Sep 15, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. An inspector cited my air conditioner for not having an electrical disconnect switch. I called an air conditioning contractor to repair this condition, and he said the disconnect switch was not missing. It was simply installed inside the air conditioner.
Seller confused about lead-paint disclosure laws

By Barry Stone
Sep 8, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. I'm advertising my home "for sale by owner" and am concerned about all the disclosure laws. I know about disclosing normal building defects, such as damage, wear and leaks, but a friend says I have to tell buyers about lead paint. Frankly, I have no idea whether the paint in my house has lead. How can I disclose something I know nothing about?

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