Subject to Repair or Inspection?

[juck224]

Hello everyone,


Hope you're all doing well. I’m looking for some guidance on a situation that’s stumping me a bit — even though it might not be a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, I want to handle it correctly and by the book. During a recent inspection, I observed what appeared to be an active sewage backup occurring in the basement. The tenants on-site informed me that it had been happening periodically. At the time of inspection, water and toilet paper-like material were visibly overflowing into the basement, likely from a floor drain or plumbing fixture. I immediately informed the lender, who thanked me for reporting it and told me to proceed with the assignment.

Now here’s my question: Should I condition the report "subject to inspection," "subject to repair," or both, given that the issue was active and involved potential health and safety concerns?

I want to ensure I’m not overstepping by calling for a repair, but also don’t want to downplay what could be a serious problem. How would you typically approach this?

Please excuse any ignorance here, I have not been licensed long, and will likely end up asking my mentor anyway, just wanted some guidance how others would handle this and if there is any rules of thumb anyone uses in these kinds of situations.

Thanks!

 

[Mark K]

Subject to repair.

I think your personal inspection was good enough; you don't need a second inspection to tell you there's something seriously wrong.

 

[glenn walker]

it's two fold it takes a plumber or contractor to inspect it to determine what's the problem. It could be as easy as a roto rooter drain clean to something more serious so I would report what you observed and recommend a Inspection and to be repaired or mitigated. BUT ASK your Mentor and don't over complicate it as like I said may be a Easy Clean out or something bigger.

 

[DWiley]

Hello everyone,


Hope you're all doing well. I’m looking for some guidance on a situation that’s stumping me a bit — even though it might not be a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, I want to handle it correctly and by the book. During a recent inspection, I observed what appeared to be an active sewage backup occurring in the basement. The tenants on-site informed me that it had been happening periodically. At the time of inspection, water and toilet paper-like material were visibly overflowing into the basement, likely from a floor drain or plumbing fixture. I immediately informed the lender, who thanked me for reporting it and told me to proceed with the assignment.

Now here’s my question: Should I condition the report "subject to inspection," "subject to repair," or both, given that the issue was active and involved potential health and safety concerns?

I want to ensure I’m not overstepping by calling for a repair, but also don’t want to downplay what could be a serious problem. How would you typically approach this?

Please excuse any ignorance here, I have not been licensed long, and will likely end up asking my mentor anyway, just wanted some guidance how others would handle this and if there is any rules of thumb anyone uses in these kinds of situations.

Thanks!

I suggest reading the full text of the "subject to inspection" box.

It states, "subject to the following required inspection based on the extraordinary assumption that he condition or deficiency does not require alteration or repair."

Does that seem like the right condition, given what you have stated above?

 

[juck224]

I suggest reading the full text of the "subject to inspection" box.

It states, "subject to the following required inspection based on the extraordinary assumption that he condition or deficiency does not require alteration or repair."

Does that seem like the right condition, given what you have stated above?

Nope, I think I am just over thinking it, as usual.

 

[sputnam]

Report your observations. A sewage back up could definitely be considered a safety issue. I would require repair. As Glenn pointef out, someone will have to inspect in order to determine what the repair will entail.

 

[juck224]

Report your observations. A sewage back up could definitely be considered a safety issue. I would require repair. As Glenn pointef out, someone will have to inspect in order to determine what the repair will entail.

To me, this makes the most sense, I appreciate all of the help.