The Rhode Lawyer Comes To You!

Mandatory disclosures

On Behalf of | Jan 17, 2022 | Real Estate

Mandatory disclosures can apply to civil and criminal trials, however, today we will look at how mandatory disclosures apply to real estate. When the buying party asks for a disclosure on a property, they are looking to confirm that the property is safe and meets their requirements for what they want in a home in Providence, Rhode Island.

What are the local laws in your state?

Such information can include information on what assets the party has, properties, etc. If someone cannot provide the aforementioned information, the courts may impose a fine. Regardless, it’s important to remember that you are going to have to perform research on what the local laws are in your state.

How do mandatory disclosures apply to real estate law?

So how does this apply to you in the context of real estate law? Well, if you are a real estate seller, you will need to create a disclosure that includes the following information: if there are any water leaks, the state of the roof, foundational issues, and whatever other issues that the property may have will need to be disclosed. Real estate sellers will need to fill out this information in a notice or statement as part of the disclosure. Some states, such as Texas, require that two forms be filled out as part of the disclosure itself. Others, such as New York, may require that you pay $500 after filling out the disclosure. As you can see, there is a sizable variation between the states. You may also want to consider Federal laws when filling out mandatory disclosures.

As always, if you need help filling out a disclosure form, talk to your real estate agent. They may also be able to point out information that you might have missed.