<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>A client came to me who had just purchased a house with FHA financing. He had an inspection done but not a termite inspection. After closing it was discovered that the house is unlivable due to excessive termite damage- the walls are about to fall down. I know inspectors say they are not liable for termite damage, but there was clear evidence all over the place- droppings, eaten away baseboard molding. The walls move by simply touching them. Shouldn't he at least have mentioned termites and the need for a termite inspection? House is in southwest florida. Apparently bank did not require a termite inspection. Nor did the FHA.<br><br>Sent from my iPad</div><div><br>On Jun 27, 2013, at 12:29 PM, "Robert E. Doan" <<a href="mailto:robert@lawgainesville.com">robert@lawgainesville.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">I always recommend clients use a licensed “home inspector” that is also a GC or PE. This property is actually for me and I practice what I preach. Any recommendations appreciated. Inspection must take place within next 10 days. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Robert E. Doan<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Board Certified Construction Attorney<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator</i><br>Silverman, Vorhis & Doan<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">311 NE 1st Street<br>Gainesville, FL 32601<br>PH: 352-337-8373<br>Fax: 352-505-6188<br>Email: <a href="mailto:robert@lawgainesville.com">robert@lawgainesville.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black"><image001.gif></span><br>**This communication is intended for the sole use of the individual to whom<br>it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential<br>and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of the<br>communication is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent for<br>delivering the communication to the intended recipient, you are hereby<br>notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this<br>communication may be strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication<br>in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone call. Thank<br>you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>CLC-Discussion mailing list</span><br><span><a href="mailto:CLC-Discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org">CLC-Discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a></span><br><span><a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/clc-discussion">http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/clc-discussion</a></span></div></blockquote></body></html>