Inspection on existing build

We put in an application for a bathroom addition in the basement. We are now withdrawing this as we will need to upgrade our septic before the addition can happen, and we don’t have the finances to do both. BUT, in the process of applying and submitting floor plans the inspector questions our basement family room and spare bedroom which were both existing when we purchased 6 years ago. I’m assuming the inspection will still occur, even though we are withdrawing the bathroom component, to ensure all is legit with the family room and spare bedroom, but what if something comes up. Are we liable? This is a dumb question because we have moved numerous times, but is it up to the purchaser to call bylaw to ensure the house is legal?