It's significantly less expensive for a buyer to get it tested during a contingency period, rather than taking the chance and paying thousands in remediation once the deal is done.

Did you have your broker post any reports that prove the mold was remediated?

This would provide a long-term assistance remedy for you as well.In the meantime, contact 211 United Way of Georgia to find mortgage assistance or utility assistance, for temporary help.

We hired a remediation company, who recommended that we strip all the drywall/plaster from the walls to treat the smoke smell within the wall cavities. 

All of these area important questions to ask, and stone foundations will have some levels of moisture unless you do a really serious waterproofing job.Concreating the perimeter with a small slope away form the home with a elastic sealant between the home and concrete is usually the best remedy combined with proper drainage.Hope this helps

A failing system typically cannot be simply handed off to a buyer without remediation and replacing an aging septic system with a modern alternative treatment system (ATS) can be a significant financial undertaking.

We look closely for asbestos and lead based paint (which are not deal-breakers for me, but they're a significant cost to remediate, so I want to know about it before I buy the property). 

Judge awarded tenant $70,000 and ruled that the tenant shouldn't have been charged rent since the unit was illegal (not up to current safety or fire code) and didn't give the landlord a chance to remediate the unit. 

Most every perm lender will want these remedied and the appraisal to be revised to "as is" before they will finance it. 

For example, the notice to vacate must comply with state and local laws, and the tenant is usually given a certain number of days to either remedy the situation or vacate the property.