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Home inspector damaged wood flooring

By Barry Stone
Sep 20, 2020 6:00 AM - A licensed home inspector made several holes in my client's wood flooring. These holes were roughly patched but are very noticeable. The inspector said he suspected moisture under the flooring and therefore needed to make holes to enable use of his moisture meter. The flooring, however, shows no signs of moisture, such as stains or damage.
Builder unwilling to repair defects

By Barry Stone
Sep 13, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Our home is about a year old, and our builder has been unwilling to repair defects we've reported to him. The first thing we noted were cracks in the porcelain floor tiles in our kitchen. There has also been a drainage problem in the front yard.
Buyer finds undisclosed electrical problems

By Barry Stone
Sep 6, 2020 6:00 AM - When I use the microwave oven in my new home, the breaker trips in the panel. So I called an electrician, and he found that too many outlets, lights and appliances are wired to that circuit. The electrician called it over-wiring. How could these problems been missed by so many inspectors?
Disagreement over roofing disclosure

By Barry Stone
Aug 30, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I have a general complaint against some home inspectors. Often, I find conditions listed as faulty in home inspection reports are found to be no problem at all when evaluated by local contractors. A case in point occurred involving a shingle roof.
Code compliance vs. common sense

By Barry Stone
Aug 23, 2020 6:00 AM - The building code allows two layers of shingle roofing for some roofs and three layers for others, depending on the pitch of the roof. However, these standards can be superseded by local building departments.
Buyer finds undisclosed electrical problems

By Barry Stone
Aug 14, 2020 6:00 AM - I just purchased a home that was renovated two years ago. Since moving in, there have been countless electrical problems. For example, when I use the microwave oven, the breaker trips in the panel.
Fire safety with wood shake roofing

By Barry Stone
Aug 9, 2020 6:00 AM - Cedar shakes and shingles were popular roofing materials during the 20th century, owing to their aesthetic appeal at the time and their relative longevity. In recent decades, however, they have become a rarity throughout the U.S.
Complaints against unresponsive homeowner associations

By Barry Stone
Jul 26, 2020 9:14 AM - I live in a condominium, and the homeowners association (HOA) has been unwilling to make any kind of repairs. The worst issue is drainage. What can I do to make them take responsibility for this problem?
Inspection leads to property damage, medical bill

By Barry Stone
Jul 19, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Recently, a prospective buyer accompanied his home inspector into the attic and managed to fall through the ceiling, causing significant damage and injuring himself. The buyer then canceled the purchase contract, refused to pay for the repairs, and now wants the seller to pay his medical bills.
Does "buyer beware" still apply?

By Barry Stone
Jul 12, 2020 7:00 AM - Q: In one of your articles, you said "buyer beware" is no longer the rule when buying a home. Our recent homebuying experience overrules that opinion.

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