Establishes the right to inspection of residential real properties
This bill establishes a legal right for homebuyers to inspect residential properties, including houses, condos, and co-ops, before finalizing a purchase. It requires sellers to allow a 10-day inspection window (extendable by written agreement) by a licensed inspector, and prohibits sellers from conditioning offers on buyers waiving this right - except for family sales or auction purchases. All purchase offers must include mandatory language informing buyers of this inspection right and their option to withdraw if major defects are found. Sellers who violate these rules face penalties, including fines up to 4% of the sale price or $10,000.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jun 13, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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