Yes false representation is an exception to as is. But we havent seen
the listing or anything in writing that ststes "waterproof". Plus
the OP hasnt had any water in basement so it has effectively been
"waterproof" so what are damages? He'd be better off saving for a
professionaljob if it bothers him that much as hes not likely to get
to far. I would not be too sympathetic as a juror to someone buying
secondhand items

On Apr 19, 10:05 pm, mm wrote:
On 19 Apr 2007 18:01:55 -0700, wrote:

Buying
a used house is typically as is.

His case may not be typical.

Even with an 'as is' sale, the seller can be liable for false
representations**. You'll be happy to know that if you ever get
screwed.

Whether the OP was screwed or not is another question.

Basically I agree with Trader4

**Contracts for the sale of land have to be in writing. I don't
remember if that would mean that a representation that something is
waterproof, or has 200amp service, or whatever, would also have to be
in writing.