Second floor plumbing broken?

[Alex Cornwell]

I was touring a three unit house and the owner claimed the plumbing was brand new. In the basement I confirmed new piping and water tanks. When I tried to run the faucet on the second floor which was vacant, the agent said the owner turned off the water on that floor. The first floor is occupied. Do you think they turned off the water so no one goes in there and runs the bill up? Or do you think the plumbing job isn't quite done and not disclosed... Would an inspector be able to pick up on any problems? Thanks

[Alex Deacon]

@Alex Cornwell It could be any of your scenarios above. A home inspector will know and if you do buy it let the seller know that all plumbing has to be on and operational so the inspector can do a full test of all the mechanicals. If its a cold environment and pipes can freeze then it could be likely the owner shut the water off to the second floor.