State Laws
Buyer Beware – Massachusetts 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. There are no guarantees made by the seller.
Psychological Impact – The seller is not required to disclose any information about past homicides, deaths or any alleged parapsychological phenomenon that may have occurred on the property.[1]
Seller’s Disclosures (4)
 Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement (optional) – Although it is not required by state law, the property seller may elect to provide the purchaser with an accounting of the property’s condition at the time of sale.
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 Title 5 Addendum (septic tanks) (conditional) – If there is a septic tank on the premises, it must be disclosed to the buyer. This disclosure acknowledges that an inspection has been completed within two years of the title transfer as required by state law.[2]
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 Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (conditional) – If a residence that was built prior to 1978 is put up for sale, federal law mandates that the seller must disclose the use of lead-based paint on the property.[3]
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 Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet (conditional) – Gives general information about lead-based paint for properties built before 1978.[4]
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