State Laws
Non-Material Facts – The seller is not required to disclose whether the property was the site of a suicide, homicide or death.[1]
Seller’s Obligations – The seller must disclose any material defects or conditions that may have a substantial impact on the property value or desirability, especially if these defects are not visible to the buyer.[2]
Seller’s Disclosures (8)
Coastline Disclosure Form (conditional) – If a property is located on the coast or oceanfront, it must be disclosed that the area is subject to erosion and federal and state regulations.[3]
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Condominium Disclosure Form (conditional) – If a property is located in a condominium community, this disclosure must be given to the buyer along with the charter or articles of the condominium.[4]
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Homeowner’s Assoc. Disclosure Form (conditional) – Required for property located in a homeowner’s association or community.[5]
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Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (conditional) – A federally required disclosure for individuals selling property built before 1978.[6]
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Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet (conditional) – Gives general information about lead-based paint for properties built before 1978.[7]
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Property Tax Disclosure Summary (required) – Sellers must provide a statement notifying potential buyers that property taxes may increase and that they can contact an appraiser for more information if they so wish.[8] This summary is not included in the standard property disclosure form, and the following should be included in the purchase agreement:
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Radon Gas Disclosure (required) – It is required that there be notification provided on at least one document, form, or application executed at the time of or before a contract for sale and purchase of any building.[9] This is included the Seller’s Property Disclosure Form. |
Seller’s Property Disclosure Form (required) – A seller of a property is required to disclose facts materially affecting the value or desirability of the property (which are not readily observable and are not known to the buyer).[2]
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