Agent lying about property

[Keoni Manago]

Does anyone have experience with an agent lying about the state of utilities at a site unseen property. I am a first time investment property owner from Hawaii investing in North Carolina. I was told my HVAC and plumbing was brand new, but after closing and getting a renter into the property found out that the HVAC needs to be replaced and the plumbing is so clogged up that the toilet won’t flush. Now, I’m paying thousands of dollars out of pocket to remedy these issues. Is there anything I can do to keep my agent accountable for his lies? Any advice will help, thank you.

[Caleb Brown]

Did you do inspections or have someone there to do so? Also any SD's provided by the seller? HVAC should have been tested during inspections. I'd also always recommend scoping the sewer and evaluated the plumbing during inspections. Seems to fall on your fault for not doing enough due diligence. Yes the agent needs to be accountable but I'd never take their word on the systems of a property.