Full question:
if some one comits suicide in a house you are selling do you have to disclose this by law.
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Residential Property Disclosure
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
In New York, sellers must provide a property condition disclosure statement to prospective buyers. This statement includes information about the property that materially affects it. However, sellers are generally not required to disclose events like suicides, as these are not considered to impact the home's functionality or structure.
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