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<p class=MsoNormal>Interesting fact pattern. Seller discloses prior treatment
of termite damage. Some minor termite damage visible from buyer inspection. In
reality, extensive termite damage had been covered up by seller using much
effort, including actually plastering rotten wood, texturing to look like actually
wood, and then painting over. After moving in, covered up damage begins to
expand and fall from home. Further inspection discovers extent of damage.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Obviously some termite damage was open and obvious.
However, extent of the damage was not open and obvious. While a further detailed
inspection may have discovered the greater extent of damage, Johnson does not generally
require inspection when seller has intentionally covered up extent of damage.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Any thoughts on how this one plays out if buyer sues seller
for intentionally covering up “extent” of the damage?<o:p></o:p></p>
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