Legal action? Underrated Septic System not disclosed by seller.

[Dominic Watler]

Due diligence is ringing in my ears right now.

I purchased a 2300 sqft, 6 bed room,, 4 unit multi family on the MLS in June of last year and have just completed a beautiful full rehab.

Only now to find out when having the fairly new (2018) septic system looked at because there were apparently components installed incorrectly, that the system is underrated.

The previous owners installed the system under an approved permit by the county for a 3 bedroom SFH of the same square footage.

And stupid me knowing nothing about septics missed it….

Sellers did list any issues with septic on the disclosures sheet and I mistakenly assumed that the county would not have allowed any bogus system to be installed as recent as 2018.

So, give it to me straight. Am I screwed?

The lot size is small and does not allow for the needed drip system foot print to accommodate 4 units.

I’ve contact a few attorneys today and waiting on a return calk to see if I have any legal rights since the sellers knowingly installed an undersized system and did not disclose the issue.

Who’s to blame? The seller, the county, only me?