Does an “as-is” offer still allow an inspection decision?

[teaAndPath]

We offered on a detached home in Buenos Aires at an as-is price, accepting it in its present condition, but the offer also contains an inspection contingency. The seller now says even requesting information or discussing a credit violates the spirit of the offer.

I understand the actual wording and local law control. Practically, can “as-is” mean no repair demands while still preserving the right to walk away if due diligence uncovers a major property tax problem? I’m weighing the response deadline and possible deposit exposure, not looking for general reassurance about the market.

 

[SmallEcho]

Those are two separate issues unless your wording joins them: the price may assume no repairs or credits, while the contingency may still provide a cancellation route. But asking for a credit is a renegotiation, not necessarily a right granted by the contingency.

What exactly triggers cancellation, and does it cover only physical inspection findings or broader due diligence? Also check the notice deadline and what happens to the deposit. A Buenos Aires property lawyer should read the signed language before you send anything.

 

[AveryWells]

I’d be cautious about calling a property tax issue an inspection finding. If the contingency is narrowly drafted around the home’s condition, it may not protect that discovery at all.

Rather than arguing over the “spirit,” put the choices in writing before the deadline: proceed as-is, request a credit knowing the seller can refuse, or cancel if the contract clearly permits it. Keep financing proof and any appraisal-gap concern separate. Completed comparables may support your price, but they do not expand the contingency.