I bought a home November 2014. We didnt move in until end of january . Our inspector told us to get an video inspection of the line. So we d...

Question

I bought a home November 2014. We didnt move in until end of january . Our inspector told us to get an video inspection of the line. So we did , He said everything was good. since then I put 2000 into having it dug up ,replacing the clean out and cleaning it out.The line was impacted with roots. they had to get a longer camera and came out today and said it is broken under the street. apparently my responsibility to fix per city codes. Do I have recourse against the previous owner or the individual who scoped the line and told me it was ok .

Answer

Unless you have evidence that the seller knew about the break in the street, or they waranted the plumbing, you may not have a claim against the seller, based upon the facts you described. You may have a claim against the first video scoping company. Check the paperwork regarding the job, to see what, if anything,, that is excluded.

Good luck