State Laws
Buyer Beware – Georgia is a “buyer beware” or “caveat emptor” state, which means that the buyer agrees to take possession of the property on an “as-is” basis.
Buyer’s Duties – Buyers are expected to hire an inspector to find any issues or defects pertaining to the property.[1]
It is also the buyer’s responsibility to ask the seller about any deaths that have occurred on the property.[2]
Broker’s Duties – While the seller is not required to make disclosures, a broker or agent is legally required to disclose adverse material defects on the property, environmental contamination, or any other legally required fact that could not be discovered by the buyer through a “reasonably diligent inspection.”[3]
Seller’s Disclosures (3)
 Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (conditional) – Used exclusively when a property built before 1978 is being sold.[4]
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 Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet (conditional) – Gives general information about lead-based paint for properties built before 1978.[5]
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 Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement (optional) – A specific, standard disclosure form is not required by law in the State of Georgia. However, it is considered best practice to provide one for the buyer.
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