§ 5-20.8-8. Expert report.
(a) The delivery of a report or opinion prepared by an engineer, land surveyor, geologist, home inspector, pest control operator, contractor, or other expert, dealing with matters within the scope of the professional’s license or expertise, is sufficient compliance to qualify for the exemption provided by § 5-20.8-9. An expert may indicate, in writing, that the information provided will be used in fulfilling the requirements of this section.
(b) A home inspector, pest control operator, or contractor who has provided and/or prepared a report or opinion per subsection (a) may not solicit, in writing or otherwise, to perform work on the property that has been the subject of the inspection to either a buyer or seller who has executed a purchase and sale agreement for the sale/transfer of the property. Nothing in this section restricts a buyer or seller from contacting the home inspector, pest control operator, or contractor for this work to be performed. Nothing in this section restricts the solicitation of work by that home inspector, pest control operator or contractor after the closing on the property as defined in § 5-20.8-1.
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 425, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 408, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-20.8 - Real Estate Sales Disclosures
Section 5-20.8-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-20.8-2. - Disclosure requirements.
Section 5-20.8-3. - Exemptions.
Section 5-20.8-4. - Buyer’s rights to inspection.
Section 5-20.8-6. - Disclosure of psychologically impacted property.
Section 5-20.8-7. - Public agency notification.
Section 5-20.8-8. - Expert report.
Section 5-20.8-9. - Seller and agent liability.
Section 5-20.8-10. - Subsequent acts.
Section 5-20.8-11. - Lead inspection requirement.