Purchased duplex, seller (who was the agent) hid many things

[Michael Chalke]

I recently purchased a duplex and the seller was the listing agent. After she moved out and I was moving in, she hid many things that I am now fixing/replacing. She placed wallpaper over huge wholes in the wall, light fixtures no longer work, she had huge rugs over the hard wood floor which have dozens of deep gouges and needs complete refinishing.  I have estimates of 7700 - 10200 in repairs. Attorney says it was an as is sale, and there's nothing to do.  However, she was the real estate agent and materially hid things from us prior to the purchase. These things are not something an inspector work look for.  

Any one have any thoughts on what I can do?

[Jonathan Greene]

I am a little confused why you think an inspector shouldn't find light fixtures that don't work, that's definitely part of their job. I also don't think it's that hard to find wallpaper over holes in the wall, but I can see someone missing that one. You can't honestly think rugs over a floor are going to make it not as is. If it's not wall-to-wall carpeting, you can just lift them up and look. It's not her fault you didn't even if it's a bit don't ask, don't tell on her part. She is definitely shady, but you have no case at all here. Almost everything you mentioned someone should have found.