Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
personal injury question
Inspector did not find a hole on patio that was old water main. It was open and not covered. I found it after I closed. Does realtor or inspector have any responsibility? I broke leg in two places falling backwards etc. Just curious. My realtor set up inspection, I paid. What is inspectors responsibility?Hole was on cement next to wall by ac unit and water hookup. Obviously more, but long story short. Thanks for input.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: personal injury question
Probably not. The inspection contracts pretty much shield inspector from liability. Additionally, other defenses would apply. It doesn't sound like the hole is a latent defect...just a hole, so seller and Realtor would use the "open and obvious hazard" defense. Plus, the duty to inspect is on the buyer, not the inspector.
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