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What do sellers have to disclose in FL

Closed on a home. Had a full inspection. Found possible rodent, roach and ant infestation. House was occupied by seller prior. House came partially f

Just found out the house across the street is a halfway house; seller never disclosed. Is there any recourse?

We specifically moved to the suburbs to have a peaceful lifestyle. We didn't want to worry about being in front of our house or worrying about our sa.

Wondering if I have a non disclosure case on a property for the seller failing to disclose cat urine?

I bought a property about 10 months ago. The property had been mostly updated with new paint and flooring which left a paint and construction smell wh

What is my responsibility? Roof re-coating per the SPDS? My cost or the buyer's? What about supposedly ancillary damages?

My sister and I inherited our parent's home on their deaths, and sold it after a few years. On the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS), we m

Seller did not disclose hidden septic system

I just purchased my first home on December 18th from an investor in Tampa Florida. This investor never lived in the home. Well our first night in the.

Do I have any recourse if a seller did not disclose a septic system on a home?

We closed on a house on 12/18 in Tampa Florida. The disclosures did not show that this house is on a septic system. Well last night, we started having

Non disclosure of major neighborhood nuisance. Seller argues non owner occupied.

Can a seller argue that because he was not living on the property I purchased from him, he could not have known the neighbor's aggravating nuisance th

Seller non-disclosure! How do I prepare for and start mediation / arbitration per Residential Purchase Agreement paragraph 26?

Purchased property from family trust 2013, both parties agreed to mediation/arbitration. I recently discovered sellers did not disclose items and miss

Does a seller who does not occupy a property have to sign a sellers disclosure statement in Michigan? Real Estate, Closing

If you are not a Michigan attorney, then DO NOT answer this question. Seller and Seller's agent just crossed out the form and didn't provide it to me.

Is there any legal recourse when a seller fails to disclose a roof leak prior to close of escrow?

In the SPDS form the sellers disclosed there was a roof leak in 2014 that was fixed with a partial roof replacement. We inquired via email prior to c

The seller failed to disclose $10k of slab leak and water repairs in residential sale contract. What is my recourse?

We negotiated and executed a contract to buy a home. In option period, the seller disclosure stated there were NO past claims. Insurance companies a

Can I sue seller for not disclosing house defect after closing? I closed the deal without obtaining seller's disclosure.

I bought a house two month ago. And I just found out the house might have foundation problem which seller didn't disclose and house inspection didn't.

Seller didn't disclose major fire when we purchased his home.

We recently bought a very expensive townhouse. The first day we moved in, our new neighbors told us that 7 years ago our house was in major fire and e

I am An Heir, Does A Personal Representative Need To Submit A Seller Disclosure Form 17 On The Sale Of Real Property?

I am told two different things about the issue that yes, no matter what submit a form yet a Real Estate agent said no, P Rs are under no obligation...

Real Estate; Sellers Disclosure Form, Can Seller And Their Agents Avoid It, Law Provides Heir To Claim Ignorance

I am interested in a piece of property that has encroachments and setback issues making it non conforming according to city officials. It is an old ne