Found a defect your seller didn't disclose?

Real questions from homebuyers pursuing a non-disclosure or concealment claim against a seller in California.

Seller Non-Disclosure

10 questions

What exactly is a home seller in California legally required to disclose?What if the seller claims they genuinely didn't know about the defect?Does an "as-is" clause in my purchase contract block this kind of claim?I had my own home inspector before buying, does that hurt my case?Can I also bring a claim against the real estate agent, not just the seller?Do I have to go through mediation before I'm allowed to file a lawsuit?How much time do I have to bring a non-disclosure claim?How is the value of a claim like this typically calculated?Should I fix the problem right away, or wait until the case is resolved?Given the amounts involved, is filing this on my own really the right approach?

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