July 01, 2019

Legal FAQ: Can a Seller or Listing Agent Refuse to Receive the Inspection Report?

July 01, 2019 No. Despite the request, it is up to your buyers whether they would like to send a copy of the inspection report to the listing agent or seller. A listing agent or seller who receives an inspection report is charged with knowledge of the information in the report, even if the listing a
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July 01, 2019

No. Despite the request, it is up to your buyers whether they would like to send a copy of the inspection report to the listing agent or seller. A listing agent or seller who receives an inspection report is charged with knowledge of the information in the report, even if the listing agent or seller doesn’t open it. If the report reveals material defects, the seller and the listing agent are obligated to disclose those defects to subsequent potential buyers.