From: "Tyrone" 
Newsgroups: misc.invest.real-estate misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Can we be forced to hire a contractor for basic repairs?
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:59:34 GMT


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> In the situation under discussion,  here's what I would do.  I would
> send a registered letter to the buyer stating that all the requested
> repairs have been made.  I would include copies of the receipts for
> those done by a contractor, eg the a/c.  Then I would state that under
> the contract while not required to fix "cosmetic conditions", I have
> fixed the sticking sliding door, reversed faucets, etc. myself,  as a
> courtesy.  Offer for them to re-inspect these specific items anytime
> prior to closing.  Then see what happens.
>

All excellent points except........  I would give them 3 days to
re-inspect and accept or reject the repairs.  I certainly wouldn't give
them until closing day unless it fell within that time frame.