davesnothome
DIY Member
I just bought an old century home in Ontario, Canada. The previous owner upgraded the wiring to a 100 amp service from the old knob and tube. Here is my question...In Canada you have a property disclosure form that must be filled out by the seller asking about any work done without a permit. The Sellers stated the only work done without permit was the deck. Now after me being in this house for 3 months, I have come to find some work that for sure is not done with permit. Under the counter and behind the kitchen drawers where the inspector never looked there is holes punched in the walls, wires dangling routed across the floor behind cabinets, there is also Aluminum wiring still in some ciruits, even after they diclosed it was all copper. I can tell by looking at this it is totally illegal and for sure done by the previous owner without a permit. My queston....what is my recourse and could I take action against the previous owner for not disclosing this? What would you do?? Im not happy my home inspector never informed me of this.....but I guess thats because it was hidden.