Contracts
A Virginia buyer who waives the home inspection contingency is assuming the risk of:
ATitle defects
BUnknown or undisclosed physical defects in the property✓ Correct
CFinancing failure
DHOA disputes
Explanation
Waiving the home inspection contingency means the buyer accepts the property in its current physical condition. Unknown defects discovered after closing become the buyer's responsibility.
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