When it comes to buying or selling a home, there are numerous considerations, and one often overlooked factor is the presence of termites. These tiny, wood-eating pests can cause significant damage to a property, leading to potential legal issues if not properly...
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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...
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....
Failure to disclose termites and strong emotions
Our law office realizes the many pressures that new homeowners face, from financial concerns to stress related to a recent move. However, it is especially upsetting for people to discover that a home they recently purchased is infested with termites (even though...
Does a seller have to disclose termite damage?
The process of buying a home in Alabama may not be the simplest or shortest thing you have ever done. However, your vigilance throughout the process may prevent you from ending up with a home full of problems such as an unseen termite infestation. While you may expect...
Should I disclose information about my home to a buyer?
Alabama has a rule of caveat emptor, or "let the buyer beware," which comes into force during the sale of your residential property, according to the Alabama Real Estate Institute. Essentially, the buyer purchases the property understanding that you are not including...
Old termite damage may still be a problem
When you discover termite damage in your home in Alabama, you may wonder if it is recent or if it is from an old termite infestation long ago. A recent termite infestation is sometimes easier to notice. But older, less recent termite damage is not always as apparent...
What is full disclosure on the part of the seller?
A realtor is a licensed individual who is bound by the law to do certain things when selling a home. However, a selling realtor depends on the truthfulness of his client, and if the seller is not truthful with the realtor, that information may never be disclosed to...
Who can I sue if a termite infestation isn’t disclosed?
A story that Alabama homeowners tell all too often is of setting out to buy a home and signing a contract to buy the house contingent upon it successfully passing an inspection. They have an inspector come out to look for potential problems including termites, yet...
Disclosure of termite damage in property sales
When purchasing a home, you want to have as much information as possible about the conditions of the property. Have storms damaged the house? Are there cracks in the ceiling? Structural issues? One question you should be mindful of getting an answer to is whether or...