State Laws
Seller’s Duties – The seller must provide a written property disclosure statement to the buyer on or before the effective date of the agreement.[1] It must be completed to the best of the seller’s belief knowledge.[2]
Buyer’s Rights – If the seller does not comply with the required duties, the buyer may recover actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees within one year of the buyer taking possession of the property.[3]
Seller’s Disclosures (3)
 Seller’s Property Condition Disclosure Statement (required) – Buyers must be given a written statement describing the property’s condition before the purchase agreement becomes effective.
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 Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (conditional) – When selling a home that was built before 1978, the seller must provide potential buyers with a disclosure form that describes the possibility of lead-based paint being present on the property.[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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