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N8N

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But where's the code violation? No violation, nothing to disclose. I
agree he should mention that the wiring is K&T but that's it.

nate

disclosure isnt limited to code violations. LONG list, age of roof?any
leaks EVER?
ANYTHING THAT EVER WENT WRONG and how it was fixed.

fail to disclose, item causes trouble seller pays for repairs, and
worse it will be a high class high cost job.

neighbor had bad sewer line terracotta pipe, everyones is bad. tree
roots plus illegal install at time homes were built over 50 years
ago. Sewer line also under slab drain.

anyhow the buyer sued the seller and won over 10 grand for sewer line
replacement and yard / driveway restoration...........

the old days of cover it up buyers trouble are long gone

I agree that "disclosing" the presence of K&T is the right thing to do.
I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise. However, I think the OP
was scared by the electrician's use of the word "correct" in his quote.
If there is no code violation there's nothing to "correct." "Upgrade"
would be a more accurate word. The real question is, has the OP had
any electrical issues? If no, then IMHO he should still tell
prospective buyers about the presence of K&T wiring in the interest of
an amicable and fair negotiation, however if everything is working
correctly there is no fault that needs to be corrected.

Again, if there are grounding-type outlets without grounds, or
insulation blown in around pre-existing K&T wiring, those *ARE* issues,
but the OP did not mention either.

nate