In Massachusetts we have a law called Title V. Mandatory inspection of private sewerage systems before a property transfers. Does your state anything like Title V?

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Conrad Allen, Webster, Ma, Realtor (Re/Max Professional Associates)

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

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No not mandatory. When there is the rare septic tank involved I request a septic inspection for my buyer.

Aug 04, 2015 10:59 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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Are private swerage systems what we consider spetic systems, Conrad? (Oh wait, that's a question, not an answer!) In NC and SC there is no requirement for a buyer to inspect a septic system, but I sure to always recommend that my buyers do.

Aug 04, 2015 09:41 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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ERIN PULVER

Coldwell Banker Prime Property - Latham, NY

Realtor servicing Schenectady and surrounding area

NY requires inspection of septic as well. Probably a north east thing :)

Aug 05, 2015 11:40 PM

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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

No, we don't. However, we do recommend buyers to have a septic inspection.

Aug 05, 2015 11:49 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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Yes...required but not all authorities are following suit as of yet.

Aug 05, 2015 12:27 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We do not have this requirement.

It is a common practice to inspect septic systems to see if they are correctly functioning.

Aug 04, 2015 11:53 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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Our county has it and it was a fine way for the county to draw more payments...

Aug 04, 2015 11:02 PM

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

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In my career so far I've only dealt with "city connected" systems or septic. Neither are required inspections, but both are heavily recommended through disclosures and I do ask my clients to inspect or sign a hold harmless waiver on scoping all main drains on homes with cast iron pipes or any long time vacant property. 90% of our cast iron systems are at an age that they are failing regularly and causing massive replacement projects for the new owners. Best to catch them when they are negotiable.

Aug 04, 2015 11:00 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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NO in NH and so happy. Most of the homes i sell do have city/town sewer but in the rural areas septic is the only choice. Every buyer has a septic inspection and it keeps government out of it. If it fails, a new one is put in by teh seller or new buyer, they are approved by the state and local anyway so avoiding Title V is a plus

Aug 04, 2015 10:55 PM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

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there's nothing better than town sewer.... personally, I wouldn't buy another home without it....

Aug 04, 2015 10:45 PM

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Curtis Evans

Cabin Realty LLC/ USA, Licensed in Louisiana - Golden Meadow, LA

Yes to Louisiana .

Aug 04, 2015 09:46 PM

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No not mandatory. When there is the rare septic tank involved I request a septic inspection for my buyer.
Are private swerage systems what we consider spetic systems, Conrad? (Oh wait, that's a question, not an answer!) In NC and SC there is no requirement for a buyer to inspect a septic system, but I sure to always recommend that my buyers do.
NY requires inspection of septic as well. Probably a north east thing :)
No, we don't. However, we do recommend buyers to have a septic inspection.
Yes...required but not all authorities are following suit as of yet.
We do not have this requirement.

It is a common practice to inspect septic systems to see if they are correctly functioning.
Our county has it and it was a fine way for the county to draw more payments...
In my career so far I've only dealt with "city connected" systems or septic. Neither are required inspections, but both are heavily recommended through disclosures and I do ask my clients to inspect or sign a hold harmless waiver on scoping all main drains on homes with cast iron pipes or any long time vacant property. 90% of our cast iron systems are at an age that they are failing regularly and causing massive replacement projects for the new owners. Best to catch them when they are negotiable.
NO in NH and so happy. Most of the homes i sell do have city/town sewer but in the rural areas septic is the only choice. Every buyer has a septic inspection and it keeps government out of it. If it fails, a new one is put in by teh seller or new buyer, they are approved by the state and local anyway so avoiding Title V is a plus
there's nothing better than town sewer.... personally, I wouldn't buy another home without it....