Previous owner died in the bathtub with the water running, flooding the entire house
I posted last month about a home with a leaky basement and you guys offered great advice that I am so thankful for! (I did put an offer in on the leaky basement house, but unfortunately it turned into a multiple offer situation and my offer was not accepted, so I’m still on the hunt.) Now, I’ve got a somewhat unique situation that I’d like opinions on.
The home I am currently interested in has been completely remodeled after the previous owner died in the bath while the water was running, which flooded the whole house. The owner lived alone and I don’t know how long the water was left running before somebody noticed, but long enough that the entire home had to be gutted. Explain to me like I’m five if this is something that you would personally be concerned about. I would opt for a mold inspection, but I’m not sure if there is anything else I can/should do or anything that I should be on the lookout for.
I believe the seller is the son of the man who owned the home and died. The son has never lived in the home and the home has been unoccupied since 2023. It looks beautifully remodeled in the pictures, but I am concerned about what could be under the flooring or behind the drywall, etc.
Would you pass on a home that was flooded with dead body water? Should I be concerned or am I overthinking? Any advice, information, encouragement, discouragement, or general help is greatly appreciated!
I posted last month about a home with a leaky basement and you guys offered great advice that I am so thankful for! (I did put an offer in on the leaky basement house, but unfortunately it turned into a multiple offer situation and my offer was not accepted, so I’m still on the hunt.) Now, I’ve got a somewhat unique situation that I’d like opinions on.
The home I am currently interested in has been completely remodeled after the previous owner died in the bath while the water was running, which flooded the whole house. The owner lived alone and I don’t know how long the water was left running before somebody noticed, but long enough that the entire home had to be gutted. Explain to me like I’m five if this is something that you would personally be concerned about. I would opt for a mold inspection, but I’m not sure if there is anything else I can/should do or anything that I should be on the lookout for.
I believe the seller is the son of the man who owned the home and died. The son has never lived in the home and the home has been unoccupied since 2023. It looks beautifully remodeled in the pictures, but I am concerned about what could be under the flooring or behind the drywall, etc.
Would you pass on a home that was flooded with dead body water? Should I be concerned or am I overthinking? Any advice, information, encouragement, discouragement, or general help is greatly appreciated!