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Radon level 4 pCi/L, home inspection found. Pittsburgh, pa.?
Radon level 4 pCi/L, home inspection found. Pittsburgh, pa. Can I walk away from a real estate sales agreement clean without penalty? The Radon report just came back today from the inspector (from HouseMaster's). It's 4 pCi/L, While it's not too high, but then again, there is no 'safe' level. The report itself states that, “A result of 4.0 or greater is above the EPA's present recommended maximum level.” EPA recommend fixing between 2-4. But why do I want to buy this house when other houses might have lower level of Radon to begin with. I'm afraid I'll be always worried about the Radon level, instead of enjoying the house. My questions are: 1. Can I walk away clean without penalty (I have $4,000 in earnest money deposited with my realtor's company) because I found this level of Radon unacceptable? 2.Is this reason enough? 3. If the seller offers to install a Radon mitigation system, will I be obligated to accept it? I didn't use a real estate lawyer, I signed the standard real estate sales agreement used here in the State of Pennsylvania. Would such cookie cutter agreement offer me the right to walk away clean? 4. Will I owe my agent any fees? 5. How many days do I have to respond with regard to this Radon report? Thanks much for any comment or suggestions.
6 months ago - 2 answers
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You cannot walk away unless your offer specifically was made contingent upon a successful radon inspection with a result above what you discovered. If you did not add that contingency, the radon test was purely for your own information. You will need to check with your agent to discover what you can and cannot do relative to these results.
by acermill
6 months ago
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Radon is poisoning and its level as it said, not good for your health or bring safety concern. Like any home inspection, if there is problem, you can walk away with your deposit. Radon test, is part of home inspection, so read you p & s agreement that how many days you xan back up. you tell your agent you want your deposit back. you donb't own your agent any fee. Of course, ur agent won't happy. but buyer don't own any fee unless you sign excusive buyer agent agreement and bought a house.
by realchineseprincess- 6 months ago