[fruser1]

There are penalties depending on the state, the defect, and if known to the seller. The link below includes reference to such in Virginia - a "buyer beware" state (which would make you think sellers have a free ride).

https://moghullaw.com/blog/2020/07/buyer-beware-buying-real-estate-in-virginia/

[CodeToad]

“There are penalties depending on the state, the defect, and if known to the seller.”

Define ‘defect’.

Sales are “AS-IS”, buyer beware. It is why inspections are highly recommended.