Rodent discovered in property under contract?

[Sovat C.]

I have a house under contract to purchase as is.  When I went to do some measurements last week, I found a possum behind the water pipes behind the bath.  Should I have the seller remove the possum prior to close or take a discount to the sale price so we can close on schedule?  

[Terrell Garren]

It depends. If the home is in California, RE law requires that the possum be given 90 days notice to evict.  If the possum has a rental agreement, the possum can retain possession though contract end.