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Originally Posted by cmccuist
I literally lost a house because of a septic system failure.....
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I almost bought a waterfront "fixer-upper" a couple years ago that was an absolute bargain.
Then I learned that half of the septic system was on the neighbor's property, with no easement. The drain field was also way too close the the shoreline to meet current codes.
For some silly reason, the county doesn't like drain fields right next to the Pacific Ocean. The neighbors were very friendly, and wanted us to buy the home, but I wasn't about to until I had it in writing that the neighbors across the street, away from the shoreline, would give us an easement for a new drain field.
Really nice piece of property, and a home with great potential, but I'm glad we walked away.