What does a Title V Report Tell a Buyer When Buying a Home?

The short answer is: LOTS! A Title V report is a complete overview of a septic system by an expert in septic system as determined by the state of Massachusetts. These reports are very valuable, but ...

Although uncommon, there are some sellers who are unable to get Title V reports.  This is pretty common with foreclosures, but there are other reasons.  Regardless, every once in a while, property comes on the market where the buyer must perform a Title V prior to purchasing the property - and ...

Purchasing a Home with A Failed Title V

Generally, banks require that homes have working septic systems. In Massachusetts, it means that they have to have a "Passed Title V" or Passed Title 5.  This document (more on Title V Here) is the banks assurance that at least at ...

For most of us, septic systems are right where they belong - out of sight!!  It's all too easy for them to be out of mind as well, and that could be a mistake that costs you dearly!  No two ways about it, whether your system is new or old ...