You are certainly entitled to inspect the ENTIRE property before purchase.That said, as Jason stated, I too have, on occassion during an inspection, made some minor drywall intrusions to drywall that was already damaged and would need to be replaced anyways or pulled up carpet, etc to inspect something.

I am worried about root intrusion. 

When I was going through forclosure{assessment lien}redemption, an
outside investor(not a junior creditor}had a lender place a mortgage
against my property. I already had a mortgage on it. This investor had absolutel...

Two years ago, we didn't see stuff that stupid very often because the listing agent would have had the spine to tell the seller "hey if you want top dollar, fix the leaking roof and water intrusion into the basement so retail buyers can get non-hard-money financing on it," but now appraisal reports coming back like that one did is a regular occurrence.

Why get the city involve, when usually county seats are a lot less intrusive, have lower taxes, and less regulations on how you manage your land?

My inspector found out that the path is sloping towards the house, and will cause water intrusion in the building, particularly the basement.  

When I first read your post I thought water intrusion or broken pipes.

asking about the condition of the house and needed repairs seems a bit nosey and intrusive. maybe asking how soon they plan to leave would be ok?

Good morning everyone. I woke up this morning to very hard rain and the sound of heavy pouring. I went outside and discovered that the downspout from my top roof to my lower roof not only hangs too far over the gutter...

If I'm renting or leasing a home or apartment unit, why should my privacy enjoy less protections from state intrusion than a weekend rental car?