Bill > H245

This bill provides for a right to home inspections for buyers of residential structures or condominium units in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Buyers have the right to have the property inspected by a licensed home inspector within 10 days (or a longer period agreed to with the seller) of the seller's acceptance of their offer to purchase. 2. Sellers cannot condition the acceptance of an offer on the buyer waiving, limiting, or restricting their right to an inspection, except in limited circumstances such as sales at auction or between certain family members. 3. Offers to purchase must include language informing the buyer of their inspection rights and allowing them to revoke the offer within 5 business days if the inspection reveals serious defects that would cost the buyer more than a specified amount to repair. 4. Sellers who fail to comply with these requirements can be liable for damages and subject to civil penalties of up to 4% of the sale price or $10,000, whichever is greater. Violations may also constitute unfair and deceptive practices under consumer protection laws.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H245