Originally Posted by
Jeff Eastman
There was many bonehead safety items in the house I inspected today....my mind got to thinking.....could an inspector (or contractor) sue the seller if we were injured on the job due to their neglicence them not properly maintaining/repair THEIR systems and we get hurt? Maybe better phrased, would we have a valid case?
Hmmmm......
Yes, you are considered an 'invited guest' in their home. Their homeowners insurance covers you if you fall (actually, their homeowners insurance covers THEM against you falling, should you get hurt and sue them or try to collect medical payments). In the end, though, it's about the same thing.