State Laws
Seller’s Duties – The seller is legally required to provide the buyer with a property disclosure statement that includes the following:[1]
- Water Supply – Information relative to the type of private water supply system, its location, malfunctions, date of installation, date of most recent water test, and whether or not the seller has experienced a problem such as an unsatisfactory water test or a water test with notations;
- Sewage – Information relative to the private sewage disposal system including its location, malfunctions, the date it was most recently serviced and the name of the contractor who services the system; and
- Insulation – Information relative to the insulation, including type and location.
In addition, the seller must provide a notification to the buyer about the possible presence of radon, arsenic, and lead.[2]
Seller Agent’s Duties – The seller’s agent must disclose to the prospective buyer any “physical, regulatory, mechanical, or on-site environmental condition affecting the subject property of which the licensee has actual knowledge.” This disclosure must be made before the buyer makes a written offer.”[3]
Seller’s Disclosures (4)
 Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement (required) – The seller is required to attach the property disclosure statement to the purchase agreement and inform the buyer of specific aspects of the property.
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 Buyer’s Notification Disclosure (required) – Prior to executing a purchase contract, the buyer must sign the notification that gives a disclosure of possible radon, arsenic, and lead that is located in New Hampshire and could be on the premises.
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 Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (conditional) – If a residence was built prior to 1978, federal law mandates that the seller must give potential buyers a disclosure statement that describes their knowledge regarding the presence of lead-based paint on the property (if any).[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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