SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Property address: .......................................
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Seller: .................................................
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.
This statement discloses the seller's knowledge of
the condition of the property as of the date signed by
the seller and is not a substitute for any inspections or
warranties that the buyer may wish to obtain. This
statement is not a warranty of any kind by the seller or
a warranty or representation by any listing real estate
broker, any selling real estate broker or their agents.
The buyer is encouraged to address concerns about the
conditions of the property that may not be included in
this statement. This statement does not relieve the
seller of the obligation to disclose a material defect
that may not be addressed on this form.
A material defect is a problem with the property
or any portion of it that would have a significant
adverse impact on the value of the residential real
involves an unreasonable
risk to people on the land.
(1) Seller's expertise. The seller does not possess
expertise in contracting, engineering, architecture
or other areas related to the construction and
conditions of the property and its improvements,
except as follows: ..................................
(2) Occupancy. Do you, the seller, currently occupy
this property? ..... yes ..... no
If "no," when did you last occupy the property?....
(3) Roof.
(i) Date roof was installed: ......................
Documented? ..... yes ..... no ..... unknown
(ii) Has the roof been replaced or repaired during
your ownership? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," were the existing shingles removed?
..... yes ..... no ..... unknown
(iii) Has the roof ever leaked during your
ownership? ..... yes ..... no
(iv) Do you know of any problems with the roof,
gutters or downspouts? ..... yes ..... no
Explain any "yes" answers that you give in this section:
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(4) Basements and crawl spaces (Complete only if
applicable).
(i) Does the property have a sump pump?
..... yes ..... no ..... unknown
(ii) Are you aware of any water leakage,
accumulation or dampness within the basement or
crawl space? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," describe in detail: ...................
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(iii) Do you know of any repairs or other attempts
to control any water or dampness problem in the
basement or crawl space? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," describe the location, extent, date
and name of the person who did the repair or
control effort: .................................
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(5) Termites/wood destroying insects, dry rot, pests.
(i) Are you aware of any termites/wood destroying
insects, dry rot or pests affecting the
property? ..... yes ..... no
(ii) Are you aware of any damage to the property
caused by termites/wood destroying insects, dry
rot or pests? ..... yes ..... no
(iii) Is your property currently under contract by
a licensed pest control company?
..... yes ..... no
(iv) Are you aware of any termite/pest control
reports or treatments for the property in the
last five years? ..... yes ..... no
Explain any "yes" answers that you give in this section:
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(6) Structural items.
(i) Are you aware of any past or present water
leakage in the house or other structures?
..... yes ..... no
(ii) Are you aware of any past or present movement,
shifting, deterioration or other problems with
walls, foundations or other structural
components? ..... yes ..... no
(iii) Are you aware of any past or present problems
with driveways, walkways, patios or retaining
walls on the property? ..... yes ..... no
Explain any "yes" answers that you give in this section.
When explaining efforts to control or repair, please
describe the location and extent of the problem and the
date and person by whom the work was done, if known:
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(7) Additions/remodeling. Have you made any additions,
structural changes or other alterations to the
property? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please describe: ..........................
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(8) Water and sewage.
(i) What is the source of your drinking water?
..... public ..... community system
..... well on property ..... other
If "other," please explain: .........................
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(ii) If your drinking water source is not public:
when was your water last tested? ................
what was the result of the test? ................
Is the pumping system in working order?
..... yes ..... no
If "no," please explain: ........................
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(iii) Do you have a softener, filter or other
purification system? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," is the system: ..... leased ..... owned
(iv) What is the type of sewage system?
..... public sewer ..... private sewer
..... septic tank ..... cesspool ..... other
If "other," please explain: .....................
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(v) Is there a sewage pump? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," is it in working order?
..... yes ..... no
(vi) When was the septic system or cesspool last
serviced? ......................................
(vii) Is either the water or sewage system shared?
..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please explain: .......................
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(viii) Are you aware of any leaks, backups or other
problems relating to any of the plumbing, water
and sewagerelated items? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please explain: .......................
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(9) Plumbing system.
(i) Type of plumbing: ..... copper ..... galvanized
..... lead ..... PVC ..... unknown ..... other
If "other," please explain: .....................
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(ii) Are you aware of any problems with any of your
plumbing fixtures (including, but not limited
to: kitchen, laundry or bathroom fixtures, wet
bars, hot water heater, etc.)?
..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please explain: .......................
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(10) Heating and air conditioning.
(i) Type of air conditioning: ..... central electric
..... central gas ..... wall ..... none
Number of window units included in sale: ........
Location: .......................................
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(ii) List any areas of the house that are not air
conditioned: ....................................
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(iii) Type of heating: ..... electric
..... fuel oil ..... natural gas ..... other
If "other," please explain: .....................
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(iv) List any areas of the house that are not
heated: .........................................
(v) Type of water heating: ..... electric ..... gas
..... solar ..... other
If "other," please explain: .....................
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(vi) Are you aware of any underground fuel tanks on
the property? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please describe: ......................
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Are you aware of any problems with any item in this
section? ..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please explain: ...............................
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(11) Electrical system. Are you aware of any problems
or repairs needed in the electrical system?
..... yes ..... no
If "yes," please explain: ...........................
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(12) Other equipment and appliances included in sale
(complete only if applicable).
(i) ..... Electric garage door opener
Number of transmitters .....
(ii) ..... Smoke detectors How many? .....
Location: .......................................
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(iii) ..... Security alarm system
..... owned ..... leased
Lease information: ..............................
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(iv) ..... Lawn sprinkler
Number ..... Automatic timer .....
(v) ..... Swimming pool ..... Pool heater
..... Spa/hot tub
List all pool/spa equipment: ...................
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(vi) ..... Refrigerator ..... Range
..... Microwave oven ..... Dishwasher
..... Trash compactor ..... Garbage disposal
(vii) ..... Washer ..... Dryer
(viii) ..... Intercom
(ix) ..... Ceiling fans ..... Number
Location: .......................................
(x) Other: ........................................
Are any items in this section in need of repair or
replacement? ..... yes ..... no ..... unknown
If "yes," please explain: ...............................
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(13) Land (soils, drainage and boundaries).
(i) Are you aware of any fill or expansive soil on
the property? ..... yes ..... no
(ii) Are you aware of any sliding, settling, earth
movement, upheaval, subsidence or earth stability
problems that have occurred on or that affect the
property? ..... yes ..... no
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(iii) Are you aware of any existing or proposed
mining, strip mining or any other excavations
that might affect this property?
..... yes ..... no
(iv) To your knowledge, is this property, or part of
it, located in a flood zone or wetlands area?
..... yes ..... no
(v) Do you know of any past or present drainage or
flooding problems affecting the property?
..... yes ..... no
(vi) Do you know of any encroachments, boundary
line disputes or easements? ..... yes ..... no
NOTE TO BUYER: Most properties have easements
running across them for utility services and
other reasons. In many cases, the easements do
not restrict the ordinary use of the property,
and the seller may not be readily aware of them.
Buyers may wish to determine the existence of
easements and restrictions by examining the
property and ordering an abstract of title or
searching the records in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds for the county before entering
into an agreement of sale.
(vii) Are you aware of any shared or common areas
(for example, driveways, bridges, docks, walls,
etc.) or maintenance agreements?
..... yes ..... no
Explain any "yes" answers that you give in this section:
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(14) Hazardous substances.
(i) Are you aware of any underground tanks or
hazardous substances present on the property
(structure or soil), including, but not limited
to, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
radon, lead paint, ureaformaldehyde foam
insulation (UFFI), etc.? ..... yes ..... no
(ii) To your knowledge, has the property been tested
for any hazardous substances? ..... yes ..... no
(iii) Do you know of any other environmental
concerns that might impact upon the property?
..... yes ..... no
Explain any "yes" answers that you give in this section:
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(15) Condominiums and other homeowners associations
(complete only if applicable).
Type: ..... condominium* ..... cooperative
..... homeowners association ..... other
If "other," please explain: .....................
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NOTICE REGARDING CONDOMINIUMS AND COOPERATIVES:
According to 68 Pa.C.S. § 3407 (relating to resales of units)
and 4409 (relating to resales of cooperative interests),
a buyer of a resale unit in a condominium or
cooperative must receive a certificate of resale issued by
the association in the condominium or cooperative.
the buyer will have the option of canceling the agreement
with return of all deposit moneys until the certificate
has been provided to the buyer and for five days thereafter
or until conveyance, whichever occurs first.
(16) Miscellaneous.
(i) Are you aware of any existing or threatened
legal action affecting the property?
..... yes ..... no
(ii) Do you know of any violations of Federal, State
or local laws or regulations relating to this
property? ..... yes ..... no
(iii) Are you aware of any public improvement,
condominium or homeowner association assessments
against the property that remain unpaid or of any
violations of zoning, housing, building, safety
or fire ordinances that remain uncorrected?
..... yes ..... no
(iv) Are you aware of any judgment, encumbrance,
lien (for example, comaker or equity loan) or
other debt against this property that cannot be
satisfied by the proceeds of this sale?
..... yes ..... no
(v) Are you aware of any reason, including a defect
in title, that would prevent you from giving a
warranty deed or conveying title to the property?
..... yes ..... no
(vi) Are you aware of any material defects to the
property, dwelling or fixtures which are not
disclosed elsewhere on this form?
..... yes ..... no
A material defect is a problem with the property
or any portion of it that would have a significant
adverse impact on the value of the residential real property or that
involves an unreasonable risk to people on the land.
Explain any "yes" answers that you give in
this section:
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The undersigned seller represents that the
information set forth in this disclosure statement is
accurate and complete to the best of the seller's
knowledge. The seller hereby authorizes any agent for the
seller to provide this information to prospective buyers
of the property and to other real estate agents. The
seller alone is responsible for the accuracy of the
information contained in this statement. The seller shall
cause the buyer to be notified in writing of any
information supplied on this form which is rendered
inaccurate by a change in the condition of the property
following the completion of this form.
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Executor, Administrator, Trustee
The undersigned has never occupied the property and
lacks the personal knowledge necessary to complete this
disclosure statement.
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RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY BUYER
The undersigned buyer acknowledges receipt of this
disclosure statement. The buyer acknowledges that this
statement is not a warranty and that, unless stated
otherwise in the sales contract, the buyer is purchasing
this property in its present condition. It is the buyer's
responsibility to satisfy himself or herself as to the
condition of the property. The buyer may request that
the property be inspected, at the buyer's expense and by
qualified professionals, to determine the condition of
the structure or its components.
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