I recommend rejecting this Bill. There has not been a sufficient number of complaints that would indicate there is a widespread problem to call for this change in Home Inspector contracts. The reasons for this bill have not made clear.

Inspectors and the real estate market will be impacted by this change. Some will leave the business due to the increased liability. New inspectors will not be attracted to join the profession. The house buyer will find it harder to engage inspectors particularly in rural areas and the costs of an inspections will be higher due to increased insurance costs.

Limiting liability is a common practice in business. Since there are many hidden areas that inspectors cannot see to comment on, we'll be liable for an issue that comes to light after the inspection. This is plainly unfair.

We should only be liable for negligence in our duties as outlined in the inspection standards. The Bill does not specify what liabiity we should accept in the course of doing business nor should it. It is extremely vague to say "for his acts". The Bill places a target on our backs for frivolous claims.