Soil Settling Problem Should Be Disclosed

Question: In the past three years there have been several two-story homes in our Ahwatukee subdivision that have experienced ‘soil settling’ problems. These soil settling problems include cracking of walls and the inability to close doors and windows. We own a one-story home and have never had a soil settling problem. Furthermore, we are unaware…

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Seller Didn’t Disclose the Short-Term Rental Next Door

Question: In the purchase contract for the sale of our Chandler home, there is a provision giving the right for a 10-day inspection. The purchase contract also said that the sale was “as is,” and “no repairs.” After the 10-day inspection period, the buyer deposited $35,000 earnest money with the escrow company. The 10-day inspection…

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Should Barking Dogs Be Disclosed To New Owners?

Question: We lived in our Glendale home for more than four years until we moved to our Sun City home. During the time that we lived in our Glendale home, we both worked during the day, as did our next-door neighbors, who had three dogs that were outside and barked constantly during the day. At…

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