Thought We Avoided Knob & Tube… Turns Out The Whole House Has It
Location: Ohio
Hey everyone — looking for some advice or similar experiences from Ohio homeowners.
I recently bought a house in Cuyahoga County (older home), and in our purchase agreement we specifically included a contingency that knob-and-tube wiring could NOT be in use. Based on that, we moved forward with the purchase.
After closing, we had a contractor out for a small issue, and they told us the house appears to be extensively (possibly entirely) wired with active knob-and-tube.
What’s confusing is:
- The seller (individual, not a company) marked the electrical section as “N/A” on the Residential Property Disclosure form
- Our inspection report didn’t mention knob-and-tube at all
- We relied on that contract language when buying
Now we’re potentially looking at a very expensive rewire, and I’m trying to figure out what our options realistically are.
Has anyone in Ohio dealt with something similar?
- Were you able to get the seller to pay or settle?
- Did you go through a lawyer, and was it worth it?
- Any issues with insurance because of knob-and-tube?
Not looking for strict legal advice — just trying to understand how these situations usually play out in the real world.
Appreciate any insight ????
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