Alameda county does something similar for health reasons. All home sales require pressure testing the sewer lateral. With replacement required if it fails before the deed can transfer or a loan is funded.

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SoftTalker 4 days ago | parent [-]

Does the buyer or seller pay for the repairs?

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gnopgnip 4 days ago | parent [-]

In practice the seller. Because they can’t sell to anyone without fixing it. But it’s negotiable.

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SoftTalker 4 days ago | parent [-]

But the buyer gets the benefit of the repair. I'd probably push for at least a 50:50 split (or, have the line inspected before listing the house for sale, and if it needs repair add that to the asking price).

	▲	gnopgnip 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		The seller gets the benefit if they can’t sell it to anyone else