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A seller must disclose to a buyer all known material defects about property being sold that are not readily observable. This disclosure statement is designed to assist the seller in complying with disclosure requirements and to assist the buyer in evaluating the property being considered.
A seller must disclose to a buyer all known material defects about property being sold that are not readily observable. This disclosure statement is designed to assist the seller in complying with disclosure requirements and to assist the buyer in evaluating the property being considered.
If a seller lied on a property disclosure statement in Pennsylvania, he can be held liable under fraud by misrepresentation or omission. Any known defects, as well as past repairs, treatments, or insurances used, must be mentioned in detail in the disclosure form.
The Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) requires every contract for the sale of a lot where there is not an existing community sewage system available, to contain language notifying the buyer of this fact.
Ing to the Misinterpretation Act of 1967, the seller must take responsibility for any complaint the buyer may have, especially when he wasn't aware of such a problem. This means that as a seller, you're liable for any problems the buyer notices for the first six years after buying the house.
Common issues that require disclosures include anything that may cause major foundation issues to a property or endanger a prospective buyer or the integrity of the house.
Real Property Official Records Search. Select a Recorder to begin your search. Pennsylvania is divided into 67 recorder districts with an elected Recorder of Deeds responsible for each office. Documents related to the ownership of real estate within the district are recorded at the Recorder of Deeds.
In most counties deeds are searchable on the county government website for free. Copies of historical deeds cost a small fee and can be obtained in person or through request through the county website. All deeds are public record and there are no restrictions to view property ownership of any property for any time.