Section 5302.30 | Property disclosure form required for all residential real property transfers.
The Residential Real Property Disclosure Act is an Illinois statute that was enacted in 1998 with the purpose of protecting home buyers from unscrupulous sellers who falsely report the condition of their property. It is supposed to provide buyers with a reliable representation on the major conditions of a property.
Ohio's disclosure requirement comes from a law called Ohio Revised Code § 5302.30, which requires people selling residential property containing one to four dwelling units to fill out a Residential Property Disclosure Form.
A Seller's Disclosure is a legal document that requires sellers to provide previously undisclosed details about the property's condition that prospective buyers may find unfavorable. This document is also known as a property disclosure, and it's important for both those buying a house and for those selling a house.
Purpose of Disclosure Form: This is a statement of certain conditions and information concerning the property actually known by the owner.
Property sellers are usually required by law to disclose negative information about a property. It is usually wise to disclose issues with your home, whether you are legally required to or not. The seller must follow local, state, and federal laws regarding disclosures when selling their home.
In general, a disclosure document is supposed to provide details about a property's condition that might negatively affect its value. Sellers who willfully conceal information can be sued and potentially convicted of a crime. Selling a property "As Is" will usually not exempt a seller from disclosures.
Do you have to report a death in your home while selling real estate in Ohio? Ohio has no requirement for disclosure of death for property. The state does not consider death , suicide or homicide as material issues and there does not require disclosure.