Selling a Home - Disclosures

TranquilMind
Sat, 03 Feb 2018 18:06:20 +0000

Funny you mention the water line to the fridge. I’m sorry that happened! I had floor damage from a leak once and I cut and cap all water lines to the fridge now, when I move into a or renovate a house, I can make ice cubes if I need them.

Your jurisdiction may have specific requirements and you should know those. But no, if there is no defect (not just if you covered it up, as some do, but you did not!), you need not disclose it.

You also do not need to disclose anything that is visible and obvious to the buyer, like peeling paint (unless it is hidden away). Disclosures are only for those defects of which you have personal knowledge and are not completely obvious (which some disclose anyway).