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Maine Seller Disclosure Requirements. When you sell a home in Maine, you are required to disclose any damages or problems regarding the property, to the best of your knowledge. Sellers must write a formal disclosure to the buyer accounting for any known issues.

A seller of a residential property should disclose to a buyer if the home contains asbestos, and real estate agents are legally obligated to not provide false or misleading information.

Vermont Death Disclosure There is no explicit law requiring disclosure of death on a property in Vermont. There is, however, a clause that states that "facts a licensee reasonably believes may directly impact the future use or value of the property".

Massachusetts laws Sellers and brokers do not have to disclose to buyers or tenants the fact that a property is perceived to be tainted by the health of a previous occupant, a murder or suicide, or paranormal phenomena. However, they may not be deceitful in answers to questions about the property.

Vermont is a “buyer beware” state, which means that sellers aren't legally required to provide buyers with a property disclosure. However, real estate brokers are required to disclose all known material facts regarding a property being sold under their representation.

Property defects These include structural problems, damages, insect infestation, or fixtures and appliances that are faulty. They should also disclose any defects or hazards invisible to the naked eye, such as termite damages.

(a) Any person may make a complaint against a broker or salesperson by contacting OPR or obtaining a copy of the complaint form from the Commission's website at .sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/profession/real-estate-commission.

The Vermont Real Estate Commission does not recognize Dual Agency.