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Marie S.
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  • Davenport, IA
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Didn't find Changes to Property until after Sale!!!

Marie S.
  • Investor
  • Davenport, IA
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I went through a final walk through before closing and everything that I requested to be fixed seemed to either be fixed or had been "tacked in place" to appear fixed. I got it. The sellers really didn't have the money to get professionals to do everything. I would rather know what to keep my eye on. I know what to expect and I lined up professionals to come in and fix the things that should be fixed.

One problem...

I focused so hard on the inside issues and the roof that I had a quick oversight of the...

MISSING WATER SPOUT!!!

The water spout outside is completely missing! Removed and concreted and stucco over where it used to be. No way to water the lawn. No way to spray...

Is there some type of rule on sellers disclosing major changes like this?

I'm otherwise okay with my purchase, but jeez give me a break!

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Roy N.
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  • Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Roy N.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Originally posted by Marie Sanders:
@Roy N. This is a rental. That makes absolute sense. How do you water the lawn though?

We do not water lawns, it's a tremendous waste of resources. If it cannot survive on what Mother Nature provides, then it is probably not an appropriate species for the location.

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