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Palo Alto Building Inspection Gaps: The Legal Loopholes Costing Homeowners Thousands
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Palo Alto Building Inspection Gaps: The Legal Loopholes Costing Homeowners Thousands is a code compliance risk. Hidden exemptions and seller disclosures shift duty, creating exposure. Studies indicate nuanced clauses often override standard warranties for buyers.
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Why inspections miss structural liability. Licensed reports can omit soil, roof, or system details. Narrow contracts may limit disclosure, leaving duty with the seller. Research shows appraisal gaps amplify claim hurdles after close.
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Clarify scope and liability upfront in addendums. One-line takeaway demand broader inspection riders and documented disclosures.
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Is limited inspection coverage always a waiver?
Coverage narrows claims but does not erase latent defect rights under state law.
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Can sellers hide issues after closing?
Disclosure rules require known defects; silence may still support fraud claims if evidence exists.
