HB1001 … Liability and the Home Inspector
The upcoming HB1001 will specify liability responsibilities and limitations for both inspectors and their clients. Among them are:
The home inspector shall not be held liable for the contents or omissions of a home inspection…
HB1001 … Licensure
When HB1001 enacted it will call for home inspectors to be licensed to inspect homes in Pennsylvania with the goal of raising the bar on professionalism in the industry. Here are some of the requirements for obtaining a license to inspect…
HB1001 – The Board
HB1001 calls for the establishment of a board to oversee the home inspection profession in the state of PA. The newly formed Home Inspection Licensing Board will be composed of:
A secretary or a designee of the secretary.
The Attorney…
HB1001 … the details
The bill coming before the PA Senate this week is 32 pages long. For anyone interested, and that should include real agents and home inspectors, The PA General Assembly will soon be voting on HB1001. The act broadly proposes the
"Regulating…
HB1001 update!
HB1001, which I previously reported on (here), is being brought up by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee next Tuesday, January 23. The intention is to consider the bill as drafted without amendment. In as much as regulations can slow…
Radon Myth #10
Myth #10 – Short-term tests aren’t enough to make a decision about taking action to fix radon in your home.The last myth is still a common one.
Fact: The fact is that short-term tests can be enough, provided you use more than one. Two…
Radon Myths #9
Myth 8: Selling a home that has a history of radon is difficult.
Fact: Homes with high radon levels are not attractive to homebuyers. But if measures have been taken to fix radon levels, and they have been shown…
Radon Myth #8
Myth #8 – Radon tests are expensive and take a long time. This myth is easily dispelled when put in the context of all the facts.
Fact: Do it yourself tests can be as little as $15, however if strict protocols…
Radon Myth #7
Myth #7 – All homeowners should conduct water radon tests. This statement is alarmist. It would be more accurate to say, "In some instances, a water radon test may be advisable."
Fact: The EPA has proposed the…
Radon Myth #6
Myth #6 –Radon tests from a neighbor’s house are accurate indications of radon in your own home. This is one of the most common myths.
Fact: "A study from the National Institute of Health showed that…
