(a) Prohibited provisions.--The following types of provisions in a contract with a home inspector for the performance of a home inspection are contrary to public policy and shall be void:
(1) a limitation on the liability of the home inspector for gross negligence or willful misconduct;
(2) a waiver or modification of any provision of this chapter.
(b) Scope of inspection.--The scope of a home inspection, the services to be performed and the systems and conditions to be inspected or excluded from inspection may be defined by a contract between the home inspector and the client.
Cross References. Section 7507 is referred to in section 7513 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 68 - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Section 7501 - Short title of chapter
Section 7502 - Definitions and index of definitions
Section 7503 - Relationship to other laws
Section 7504 - Duty of care of home inspectors
Section 7505 - Consumer remedies
Section 7506 - Required contractual provision regarding home inspections
Section 7507 - Contracts with home inspectors
Section 7508 - Home inspection reports
Section 7509 - Liability insurance
Section 7510 - Reliance by buyer