I don't understand all the whining.

What ever happened to caveat emptor ?

"This is the house, as is" "This is the asking price"

You have the opportunity to inspect it.
Then, either
Buy it, make a counter-offer, or, move on.

I've heard of folks passing up on a $150k house
because it would soon need a $150 water heater.......

As for housing inspections required by the city,
it's little more than a sweetheart-deal between
the local contractors and the city politicians.
They know they've got the seller over a barrel.
Note that the city is never liable if their inspection
overlooks some major problem......

????
rj