With real estate sales slowly coming back to life, the last thing buyers and sellers or their lawyers need is another clause or provision to create headaches. No, it isn’t chinese drywall. It’s bedbugs. And considering that tropical Florida is essentially Darwin’s waiting room when it comes to critters and creatures, a wise buyer/seller may want to consider specific statements about… bedbugs.
The New York Times broke the story suggesting that, at least in New York City, bedbugs are “the new mold.”
Here in Florida, a professional but clear statement in the closing documents likely would go a long way to avoid future hassles. Consider it a limitation of liability… with many little legs.