Masters
Masters v. Burton CA2/6
Opinion
Opinion
Yegan, J.
Facts & Procedural History On May 7, 2007, appellants entered into a $2.15 million contract to purchase the residence at 1708 Via Aracena, Camarillo, located on the 7th fairway at the Spanish Hills Country Club. Earlier that year, Scott Burton and Linda Burton listed the property for sale after Scott Burton changed jobs and relocated to Northern California. Burton's employer hired SIRVA, a third-party relocation company, to assist in the sale. Troop Real Estate, Inc. and real estate agent Laura L. Means listed the property as the Burtons' and SIRVA's broker. Appellants wanted to live next to the golf course and were provided a copy of 1 the CC&R's and written disclosures that there were errant golf balls. A California Association of Realtors (CAR) Seller Property Questionnaire disclosed "some golf balls on property," a broken window repair, and roof tile and house stucco repairs. Appellants were 2 also provided a Seller's Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (Civ. Code, § 1102.6) signed by the Burtons. During the two month escrow, appellants visited the property several times and, on one occasion, brought a licensed home inspector. The inspection was…