| Gas Inspection and Warranties |
| Gas leakage within a home can be very dangerous or even fatal. Therefore, when selling a home in central Ohio, it is usually the responsibility of the seller to provide some kind of protection to the buyer to ensure that there is no gas leakage. If you are required to provide protection, gas warranties are usually for one year and provide protection against any unknown gas line leakage to the house and usually the outside service line that is buried under ground. The warranty becomes effective on the date of closing and expires the following year. Various companies provide slightly different coverage’s. Refer to your real estate contract to determine if you are required to purchase a Gas Warranty Contract for the buyer as this requirement may vary from county to county. |
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| Termite Inspection and Warranties |
| Hollow sounds or cracks in boards and beams may mean the presence of termites. Termites are winged and non-winged insects that live in nests in the soil. The Entomology Department at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture receives more calls about termites than any other insect pest. They reported that termites cause more damage to homes than all other natural disasters combined. When selling a home, the presence or absence of termites will affect the sale of the home. Therefore as a condition to the sale of the home, home sellers in central Ohio are usually required to provide a one-year warranty for the protection, treatment, or elimination of termites. Check your real estate contract to determine if there is a requirement clause for a termite inspection. | |
