Are suicides or violent deaths required to be disclosed?
Homicides, felonies, and suicides are considered “material facts” and are specifically asked in Item 59 of the current standard Sellers Disclosure Statement. It must be disclosed if a property has been used as “drug houses”, and the possibility of chemical contamination is serious issue. Q: Which information is necessary to disclose? A: The disclosure statement must cover 1) information that is within the knowledge or control of the seller, 2) can be observed from visible, accessible areas, 3) anything else that is required in the law (designated flood zones, tsunami inundation areas, and areas subject to aircraft noise for example). If you have done renovations or enlarged the home, you should also describe who did the work and when it was done. The more details, the better is the rule on major repairs or improvements. When in doubt, disclose. Q: Can my Realtor fill out the Sellers Disclosure form for me? A: That is too scary for any Realtor to do on your behalf! The law requires that
