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[sphelps]

Yeah I wish I could get a copy of the "real" report but it seems unreachable since I don't actually own the house. All I've managed to get is a few different stories and some copies of a few email correspondents between Permit Pro and Wheatland. I have a copy of the non-approved RPR but it doesn't actually state what the problem is, the dimensions on the RPR are listed as 1.19m and 1.15m but it's not clear if these dimensions are from the foundation or roof. If the problem is the roof I don't understand why removing the windows is the recommended solution.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Yeah I wish I could get a copy of the "real" report but it seems unreachable since I don't actually own the house. All I've managed to get is a few different stories and some copies of a few email correspondents between Permit Pro and Wheatland. I have a copy of the non-approved RPR but it doesn't actually state what the problem is, the dimensions on the RPR are listed as 1.19m and 1.15m but it's not clear if these dimensions are from the foundation or roof. If the problem is the roof I don't understand why removing the windows is the recommended solution.

if the seller knows of a problem they have to provide full disclosure of that problem by law. so I would ask your realitor for a copy of the report under the premis of disclosure. if they won't provide one tell them your walking as what else is wrong that there hiding.

Steve

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

if the seller knows of a problem they have to provide full disclosure of that problem by law. so I would ask your realitor for a copy of the report under the premis of disclosure. if they won't provide one tell them your walking as what else is wrong that there hiding.

Steve

I don't believe they are hiding anything, I just don't think they really know the exactly what the problem is. It's one of the issues with dealing with a foreclosure, the builders would be more up to speed but they can't be reached and don't really exist anymore.

[michika]

I'd be asking for it for the sake of principle.

When our neighbours bought their home they were encroaching on our property (their shed, fence, deck, hot tub) and we went through the lawyer circus as they wanted us to sign an encroachment agreeement AND sell them the strip of land they're stuff is on. Long story short their lawyer was a douche and we said no more, refused to sign anything, and said we want their stuff off of our property. The reason we didn't sell to them the 5" strip that our neighbours needed was because they sent their cranky lawyer over first rather then coming to talk to us directly. Those same neighbours are trying to sell their house right now with little success because of this issue.

Save all that stuff you've gotten so far because this may sort itself out now, but when you go to sell it may pop back up.

[sphelps]

So I spoke with the owner of the property next door and he's willing to make a deal for 3" of dirt. Not sure what he wants for it yet but I'm sure it won't be cheap.

I also have to resurvey both properties to make sure a boundary adjustment will work before we do anything more. Then I need to evolve the county which will also apparently involve fees. Next get everything in writing and involve a lawyer $$. Then resurvey both properties again with the new adjustments and finally have the new surveys approved by the county.

This isn't going to be much cheaper than the alternative but the end result will be way better. I just hope it all works out, the offer expires on the 14th and another buyer is waiting on the side lines so hopefully I can get most of this organized before then so I'm positive it'll work out.

[michika]

This sounds like the best option for you though. I hope your new neighbour will let it go for a reasonable price.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by michika

This sounds like the best option for you though. I hope your new neighbor will let it go for a reasonable price.

Yeah I calculated the price for sq foot based on the lot price and it comes to around $700 for what I need. Realistically he wouldn't notice a difference as it's only 3" and I'd even offer to cover the cost of installing a fence (which has to be a 3' chain link due to community regulations) and position slightly more on my side so it would really be undetectable. I'd also offer him $1000 rather than the $700 just to make it more worth while for him. However he's the owner of Douglas Homes Builders and I've been told by my realtor (works for him) he can be difficult to deal with and will likely want a substantial amount for the land just cause he knows the situation I'm in.