Straight Talk About Real Estate

If you are purchasing a condominium, can the seller provide a termite clearance?

Since condo units are attached, the seller obviously cannot include the outside in the termite clearance. That would affect the attached neighboring structures. Also, the outside maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowners association.

So in the case of a condominium, the seller can provide termite clearance for the interior only. If the termite inspector finds evidence of termite inside the unit, they will do local treatment. Chemicals can be injected into the walls. In the case of any wood damage they find on the inside, the affected pieces of wood can be replaced. I have seen wood subflooring replaced due to dryrot damage, and wood around the window frames replaced.

If there is evidence of termite damage outside, notify the homeowners association for further evaluation.