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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Refuse to close without photos, that is your best argument. [/quote]

This may not be a good idea. If OP is already in a contract and this isn't a contingency provided in the contract, OP could be in breach. That would be dangerous. Moreover, this is the nuclear option and will demolish what (likely little) good will remains with the builders and sellers.[/quote]

There's no point in allowing a third party inspection if they can't give photos—that's shady. [/quote]

Agreed. But there's a difference between suggesting something, requesting something, demanding something, and refusing to close without something. That last category is where OP could really get in trouble and needs to be careful.[/quote]

Op here. If they don't provide photos, we will back out. We are prepared to lose the earnest money, which is 20k. It would suck, but we have talked about it. We aren't originally from the US. We should have read more about new construction. [/quote]

[b]You could lose a lot more than earnest money, OP.[/b] The sellers might be able to sue you for specific performance (forcing you to buy) or for damages (the difference between your offer and a later sale price). The latter could be really bad if the housing market dips.[/quote]

Then how are all these instances of building contracts being backed out of around the country happening?  OP, if they refuse to provide proof that the code violations were fixed, I would immediately spend a few hundred dollars and consult a real estate attorney on what your options are per your contract.  Them refusing to prove that they fixed them, either through photos or a follow-up inspection, is very shady.  This is too big an issue and the dollars will be well worth it in a purchase that costs substantially more than that.

I also agree that you need to be much more succinct and not sound like you’re asking a favor, that you’d “like” this in your communication with them.  Now that you’ve said you’re from overseas I can understand the language issues better.  This is also something your lawyer can help with.  [/quote]

Should the addendum include that photos or a walkthrough will be given? Right now, they have said we will not negotiate a walkthrough. They want us to decide if we want the inspection still and sign it. [/quote]

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