HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/21/2026 Item 7b, Detz
Toni Detz <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:No on point of sale sewer lateral requirement
To City Council Members-
I believe requiring the completion of Sewer Lateral repairs (or replacement) before the close of Escrow in
a real estate transaction will cause many problems for both Buyer and Seller. The City of SLO should
allow the new Homeowner (after the close of escrow) a one year time frame to complete the repairs. I
speak from both personal and business experience having gone through the replacement and repairs of
sewer laterals multiple times.
The burden of the significant amount of time and money involved with the repairs/replacement needs to
be balanced with the Seller and Buyers ability to financially afford to complete the work and the
additional timing needed. This is especially true when there may be significant factors such as death,
illness, divorce or job transfers that may require a very quick transaction and close of escrow.
Thank you,
Toni Detz
Toni Detz
Real Estate Broker
805-748-7677
ToniDetz@gmail.com
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