Requesting Home Inspection Documents

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In California, if youre involved in a lawsuit, you can request documents from a home inspector through a formal discovery process. This may involve a Request for Production of Documents or issuing a subpoena if the inspector is uncooperative. Consulting with a lawyer can ensure your request is properly handled.

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I. Am requesting documents from a home inspector to prove the home seller knew about defects prior to selling the house
Got it. In California, you can request documents from a home inspector through a formal discovery process if you're involved in a lawsuit. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Request for Production of Documents: You can formally request the home inspector to provide documents related to the inspection.
- Subpoena: If the home inspector is reluctant, you might need to issue a subpoena to compel them to provide the documents.
- Legal Representation: It might be beneficial to consult with a lawyer to ensure that your request is properly handled.
Is this part of an ongoing legal dispute, or are you preparing to take legal action?