05/08/2026
Why Your Home Inspection Addendum Could Leave You Unprotected in New Jersey
The inspection found issues. The seller agreed to fix them. You think the hard part is over.
It isn't.
What most buyers don't realize is that the protection isn't in what the inspection found β it's in how the repair requests are written into the contract addendum.
Vague language like "seller agrees to repair roof" leaves massive gaps: Which section? Repaired to what standard? By a licensed contractor? Verified before closing? What's the remedy if it's not done?
If those answers aren't in the addendum, you may show up to closing with repairs done cheaply, done incorrectly, or not done at all β with limited legal recourse.
The same goes for credits. Accepting a seller credit instead of a completed repair can feel like a win β until the actual repair costs more than the credit you accepted.
Inspection addendums are a negotiation. Attorney Paolo Bruno explains the most common mistakes buyers make and how to protect yourself at this critical stage.
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