non-disclosure of SEPTIC

[Megan Ghothane]

I purchased a property in September of 2019. When trying to fix the septic system, I was halted by Baltimore County due to bad soil drainage. As I dug deeper into the issue I learned that the previous owners knew of this issue and the fact that this property was not allowed to be renovated or lived in due to the failing system (and subsequent inability to fix it). Do I have grounds to take legal action for nondisclosure?

[Ruth Lyons]

From what you've posted, yes. Latent defects that are known by the seller and/or licensed agent need to be disclosed by law. You can file a complaint with the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC). If the county had determined that it couldn't be renovated and lived in, just curious if there any public records of it being condemned that the title company should have uncovered? Typically in disputes filed with the MREC, all parties are named in the dispute (seller, seller agent, title company, etc.).