Failed Home Inspection Issues

Summary

As a POA, you are responsible for addressing serious housing issues cited by McCright and Associates, including mold, inoperable windows, and electrical faults. Virginia law mandates landlords to maintain habitable properties. You may have grounds for legal action. To find a lawyer, consider the Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service, online platforms, or local legal aid societies. Always verify credentials and reviews.

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Just got poa of mother, after getting that her home failed it's inspection by an out of state company because the Virginia housing department was in some kind of trouble for not calling houses when they needed to be called on inspections and it's a very bad situation with the inspection
Hello ****. It seems you're dealing with a complex situation. To clarify, as your mother's POA, you're responsible for her housing situation in Virginia that failed its inspection, correct? Can you also specify what the inspection company cited as the issues?
Company citing issues McCright and associates doing inspections for Virginia housing connections.
Hello ****. It sounds like you're dealing with a difficult situation. Can you please provide more details about the specific issues cited by McCright and Associates during their inspection?
Mold due to landlord in action, inoperable windows, single exit, electrical ground fault, no proper heating
Hello ****, it seems like a serious situation. In Virginia, landlords are legally required to maintain a fit and habitable property which includes:
*. Effective waterproofing and weather protection.
*. Plumbing and electrical facilities in good working order.
*. Adequate heat and hot water.
*. Operable windows for ventilation and emergency escape.
You may have grounds to take legal action.
I'm looking for a lawyer so I can do so
Hello ****. While I can't recommend a specific lawyer, I can guide you on how to find one. You can:
*. Reach out to the Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service.
*. Use online platforms to find a lawyer specializing in tenant's rights.
*. Contact your local legal aid society as they often handle such cases.
Remember to check their credentials and reviews.