What is the warranty status of the WDO inspection report based on its purpose?

The warranty status of a WDO (Wood-Destroying Organism) inspection report is fundamentally linked to its purpose: to provide an assessment of the property for the presence of pests such as termites and other wood-destroying organisms. The nature of an inspection report is to document the condition of the property at the time of the inspection, which means it reflects a snapshot in time rather than an ongoing guarantee of pest activity or treatment effectiveness.

Since the report is not designed to provide a warranty on the condition of the property for a specific duration—like 30 days, a full year, or only covering contracted services—it is accurate to state that it comes with "none of the above" warranties. This means that if pest activity occurs after the inspection, the responsibility for addressing that is usually on the homeowner or the pest management professional who conducts future treatments, rather than on the inspection report itself, which does not offer a lasting warranty.

Understanding this aspect is important for homeowners and professionals alike as it clarifies the expectations surrounding WDO inspections and prevents misunderstandings related to pest management responsibilities following an inspection.