Homeowners
Caveat
Emptor! (Let
the Buyer Beware!)
Asking the Right Questions
Anyone who is considering the purchase of a home or a lot for building a home, should be aware of the many considerations involved in properly constructing and maintaining your investment. Please remember that it's your responsibility to learn about all these things that will most definitely affect you and your family in the long run.
Most of this information is
pertinent to properties in the townships or outside municipal water and
sewer service areas; however, drainage problems can also occur within the
city limits.
The most important consideration is the soil type of your lot and what
its capabilities and limitations are, especially in relation to water
drainage. Before buying a lot or a house on an
existing lot, you should investigate
thoroughly, the following factors: