AboutAmanda Dunaway Expertise Pricing/Appraisals of Real Estate (homes/condos/land etc) in the Greater Cincinnati Area which includes Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont and Brown Counties. Staging homes, contracts to purchase and listing agreements. Commission guidelines and local resources. I have lived here for 20 years and have been in contracts and accounting for 8 years now. You can visit my website as well DreamHomes4all.com
Experience 23 deals in 10 months this year.
Education/Credentials Licensed Agent in 2005, Associates Degree in Business from University of Cincinnati.
Expert: Amanda Dunaway Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: Purchasing a home
Question I am in the prosses of purchasing my first home. I had a Radon test done, and the level of radon was above EPA standards. I am asking the seller to fix the problem. I was wondering since the level is high (11.4) is he legally obligated to fix it, or can he say no.
Answer Bryan,
I do not think he is legally obligated by the EPA to fix it (I'd have to check) but now that he is aware of the problem he cannot hide it (per OH mandated disclosures) from any future buyer(s) which means he has to fix it one way or another, he is not going to be able to sell it without someone wanting him to fix it. I would say his agent would recommend he fix it and your agent should demand he fix it. This is not a small issue that can be swept under the rug and ignored.
Good Luck Bryan!
Amanda Dunaway
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