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re: Getting a home inspection on a townhome question
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:50 pm to Tiger Prawn
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:50 pm to Tiger Prawn
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Condo HOA’s cover maintenance and insurance for exterior. Hence the high HOA dues. Unit owner is only responsible for their interior.
Townhome owners are responsible for the exterior siding and roofing of their own unit. HOA may take care of landscaping and amenities like a community pool or playground.
Yes. This is why I questioned him about that statement.
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Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:51 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:That's dumb.
Inspections are worthless, because the inspector isn’t on the hook for anything he misses.
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They’ll tell you a mostly cosmetic bannister is loose, but may totally miss the rotten subfloor behind the toilet.
I think you just got a shitty inspector.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:55 pm to Tiger Prawn
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Townhome owners are responsible for the exterior siding and roofing of their own unit. HOA may take care of landscaping and amenities like a community pool or playground.
I don't know what to say, when they redid the exterior window woodwork, painting etc. It was the HOA doing it. When roofing is coming up, it is covered by the HOA. The neighbor here is anal when it comes to these things and bitched about HOA's going up because of roofing is needed.
ETA: I am not telling anyone here that they are wrong. I am a newb at buying a place so this is all new to me.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:56 pm to flyAU
Important question to ask is why owner selling?
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:59 pm to Rouge
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Important question to ask is why owner selling?
Market. They want the money. I know more about this place than he does at this point.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:01 pm to flyAU
quote:that have been getting the money from you in a nice and steady fashion for the last 5 years
Market. They want the money.
I would be aware that they know the place is right at a point (probably 8-12 years) that it will really start needing some more serious TLC
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:02 pm to flyAU
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I don't know what to say, when they redid the exterior window woodwork, painting etc. It was the HOA doing it. When roofing is coming up, it is covered by the HOA. The neighbor here is anal when it comes to these things and bitched about HOA's going up because of roofing is needed.
What you are describing here is a scenario where the roof and exterior of the building is a common element and is not owned by the unit owner. This sounds like a condominium to me.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:05 pm to Rouge
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I would be aware that they know the place is right at a point (probably 8-12 years) that it will really start needing some more serious TLC
It was built in 2003. So you are probably correct. The A/C is all I can think of in regards to mandatory needed things. Water heater was just replaced. Bedroom carpet could use some refresh, but that isn't too big for me if I am staying. What are some other things that I am not even thinking of?
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:06 pm to Kim Jong Ir
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What you are describing here is a scenario where the roof and exterior of the building is a common element and is not owned by the unit owner. This sounds like a condominium to me.
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Most of the newer townhomes do operate their associations more like traditional condos and include the exterior maintenance within that fee
LINK
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:09 pm to flyAU
Roof
Hvac
All appliances
Window seals
Exterior door
Garage door
Wiring should be fine
Foundation is either fine or not. Not age depending at that age
I would have the depth/type of attic insulation looked at
Hvac
All appliances
Window seals
Exterior door
Garage door
Wiring should be fine
Foundation is either fine or not. Not age depending at that age
I would have the depth/type of attic insulation looked at
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:12 pm to genro
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Real home inspections are done by engineers.
no they ain’t!
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:20 pm to flyAU
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Most of the newer townhomes do operate their associations more like traditional condos and include the exterior maintenance within that fee
That is not the case in these parts.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:26 pm to flyAU
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I don't know what to say, when they redid the exterior window woodwork, painting etc. It was the HOA doing it. When roofing is coming up, it is covered by the HOA. The neighbor here is anal when it comes to these things and bitched about HOA's going up because of roofing is needed.
Sounds exactly like a condo. There’s plenty of condos that are built like townhouses but are technically considered condos because of what you mentioned above with HOA handling all the exterior upkeep and replacing roof. If yours isn’t a condo, then it would be the first time I’ve ever heard of HOA doing what you’re saying for a non-condo. Get a copy of the HOA bylaws if you havent already.
My first house was a townhome. I had 1 shared wall with an adjacent unit. I was responsible for all of the siding and roof maintenance on my side of the firewall. Neighboring owner was responsible for theirs. A couple of townhouses on the street had freshly painted siding while others weren’t kept up as well because each owner was responsible for their own exterior upkeep.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:28 pm to Rouge
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mportant question to ask is why owner selling?
Yep. Especially if he is an agent.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 8:37 pm to willeaux
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Yep. Especially if he is an agent.
The only things I can think of:
1. They were wanting to buy a bigger home than they are now and want the cash to put down.
2. They don't like being landlords (I own a condo in florida and can agree with this)
3. They are not doing well financially (he is a realtor and she is a lawyer. Possibly cash flow problems)
4. They know there is a sink hole underneath the townhome
We have been perfect tenants. Never late payment, I normally liked fixing things myself. Hell we even paid them in advance one month which was why i figured they have cash flow issues.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 6/20/18 at 9:28 pm to halleburton
I have been around building homes for 25 years. Hire an HVAC guy to inspect the system. Look at the foundation your self. Get the septic pumped. That will cover you on the epensive issues.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 5:37 am to flyAU
Agents sell stuff all the time. It's the $20k discount that would alarm me.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 6:17 am to flyAU
Its a pretty minor,cost in the grand scheme of things. I think it would,be goid to know exactly what you are buying and a homr inspection can help identify orobkems befire thet get too expensive. Also issues found in inspection can be helpful in negotiating a lower sales pricw
Posted on 6/21/18 at 6:27 am to flyAU
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My question is, since the outside is covered by the HOA, I know the condition of plumbing, HVAC, water heater etc.
You have more faith in the competence of this HOA than I would. Just because the HOA is supposed to be on top of certain repairs doesn’t mean they actually are.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 6:29 am to flyAU
Right they can operate in lots of different ways and in many cases be very similar outside of their name. The pertinemt documents will outline what expenses are the owners responsibility and which are common expenses - important to look at this cause ive seen developers write in some big management fee for operating the condo regime which can really jack up your annual expenses
This post was edited on 6/21/18 at 6:30 am
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