Are there exceptions to the caveat emptor rule?
Our state follows the “caveat emptor” rule for real estate transaction. Under this “buyer beware” rule, the buyer of real estate has the sole responsibility to discover defects in a property’s condition before consummating a real estate transaction. However, there are...
What are termite bonds and letters?
Both buyers and sellers of real estate in the south have legal obligations pursuant to mandatory and optional disclosures. If a seller fails to disclose certain defects in the property, such as termite infestation, the buyer may end up spending thousands of dollars to...
Termite settlement involves 12,000 homes and $60 million
Termite problems can be devastating and require the assistance of an exterminator who engages in fair and legal business practices. But Terminix International recently settled two cases to resolve possible termite litigation. These include a historic $60 million...
Understanding the timeline of a termite infestation
Infestations of pests are serious problems for American homeowners. Whether those infestations are rodents, insects, or other forms of creatures, infestations of animals and insects can do major damage to residential structures. In particular, termites are a type of...
The importance of termite inspections and disclosures
A termite infestation can spell disaster when buying a home, especially in the southern United States such as in Alabama. This is because homes in humid areas or located near water may be more susceptible and vulnerable to a termite infestation and termite damage....
The true extent of termite damage may not be immediately visible
Looking for the signs of termite damage can be an important way to protect your investment in your home. Unfortunately, these signs may not tell you the degree of the damage that the termites have done. By the time they arise, the termites may already have...
What is termite inspection fraud?
Termite fraud can be a serious concern and problem for unsuspecting homeowners. To be able to protect themselves from termite fraud, homeowners and potential homeowners should be familiar with pest company frauds and what pest company fraud is. Unlicensed pest control...
Can you sue your home inspector for missing termites?
A home is a substantial investment, so it makes sense if you, like most other homebuyers, invest in a professional home inspection. Though a home inspection is costly, it can be well worth the extra expense if it means identifying costly issues before you close. What...
Can you break your lease due to termites?
Alabama residents like you want to live in a nice, clean space. Unfortunately, pests often make a livable space into one you do not want to be around. Having to deal with termites makes it difficult or impossible to live in your home. Because of that, you may want to...
5 Telltale signs of termite damage in your home
Too often, termites infest and cause thousands of dollars in structural damage to a home before homeowners ever notice any signs of their presence. Unfortunately, when it comes to termites, just because you don’t see the signs, it doesn’t mean they’re not there....
