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In Nebraska, sellers must disclose known property issues. If you were unaware of the egress window problem, liability may be limited. However, using a pump for rainwater might indicate awareness of an issue. Review your disclosure statement and any warranties related to the window installation. Since the buyers conducted an inspection, it may affect the case, but your prior knowledge could complicate liability. Consulting a local attorney can provide clarity on your obligations and potential liabilities.Full Conversation
I sold the house and a week later we had rain and I have egress window. It was not. on the house when I bought it I had it put in the people that bought my house has problems with water coming into the basement. This happened after a week of owning the house. Do I have to give them money to help them pay for the fix because they are talking about taking me to small claims court what do I do?
Hey ****, in Nebraska, the seller's disclosure obligations typically require you to disclose known issues with the property. If you were unaware of any problems with the egress window, you might not be liable. However, it can depend on the specifics of your case.
- Review your disclosure statement.
- Consider any warranties or guarantees on the egress installation.
- Consulting a local attorney might help clarify your obligations.
Did you disclose any issues regarding the egress window during the sale?
No, I didn’t because I didn’t have a problem with the window just when it would rain a lot. I would put a pump in the window egress window.
Thanks for sharing the details, ****. If you didn't disclose the issue because you didn't see it as a problem, it might complicate things. Here are a few steps you could consider:
- Review the buyer-seller agreement for any relevant clauses.
- Check if the egress window installation had any warranty.
- Consider discussing this with a local attorney for tailored advice.
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The egress window was put in 11 years ago
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It seems like a complex situation, ****. Since you mentioned using a pump for rainwater, this might indicate a known issue. Consulting a local attorney could provide clarity on disclosure requirements and potential liabilities in Nebraska. If you need assistance, feel free to ask!
Before they bought the house, they had an house inspection and it passed
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Thanks for the additional information, ****. Since the inspection didn't catch the issue, it might affect the case. However, your previous use of a pump could imply you were aware of potential problems. Consulting with a local attorney might be beneficial. Would you like assistance in connecting with a local lawyer who can help you with this situation?
But as a home owner in a buyer, isn’t that your responsibility?
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In Nebraska, buyers typically have a responsibility to conduct due diligence, like inspections. However, if you were aware of an issue and didn't disclose it, it could complicate liability. Consulting a local attorney can help clarify your legal standing and potential responsibilities. Would you like assistance in connecting with a local lawyer who can help you with this situation?
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