They are a necessary evil in our profession. More than not the ones I inspect are in terrible shape and need extensive repairs from the neglect. Tomorrow I have one and my client told me when the water was turned on the pipes were leaking in the basement. No doubt the home was not properly winterized.


Do any of you add a disclaimer to your report header when you inspect these types of homes? I'm thinking about something that would explain some of the defects common with a home that has been vacant for a while and lacking general maintenance.

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Principles don't change with circumstances. That's what makes them principles.
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