Septic tank inspection report - whoever responsibility in MF

[Gary B.]

Hi Fellow investors,

I understand in single family homes (in California) it is legally required by seller to deliver septic tank empty. Are you aware of any such laws in septic tank for multi-family property in California?

Seller wants me to do the inspection on septic tanks and he will take up 50% cost upfront and will like me to pay 100% if I go for the property. First step of inspection in septic tank is the dig out the lids and empty them.

Thing is property had 10 tanks and are buried and it will cost ~$10K to Unearth + empty + inspect them.

I am not sure why this is not sellers responsibility to deliver septic tanks empty.

I will highly appreciate your advice, how to approach this situation.

Best, Gary