Texas law provides that neither a seller nor broker must disclose death that occur by natural causes, suicide, or accidents unrelated to the condition of the property.  This leaves only 2 other types of deaths: 1. those caused by accident related to the condition of the property (a person is electrocuted because of an exposed wire), 2 murder.

Even though some deaths do not need to be disclosed maybe it is easier just to disclose any death.

 
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9 Comments on Disclosure of death on a property

JAN
12
2012

Very interesting thank you
1:29pm • #1
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Richard,

Seems interesting. Is there a specific statute in Texas dealing with this requirement?

In Ontario, the matter is not addressed.

So, it is discretionary rather than mandatory.

Brian
1:29pm • #2
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I advise my clients that if it is material enough to bring up and ask whether disclosure is required, then it should probably be disclosed.  Even a natural death might be an issue for some buyers.
1:31pm • #3
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Brian,

Thanks for your comments.  Yes this is Texas law.  I would think each state had its own law.
1:34pm • #4
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JRSEO,

Thanks for your comments.
1:35pm • #5
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Susan,

Thanks for your comments.  Very good advice to give ones clients.
1:35pm • #6
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Death is difficult for many people and we don't want o prejudice buyers from a property but if they really need to know then its best to tell them. I think that most states have laws/guidelines for handing these situations. Thanks for sharing.
11:11pm • #7
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06
2012
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Thanks for sharing this great information.  I will be sure and pass it on to others.
8:35am • #9
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07
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Excellent information I will forward it if that is ok? thank you!!!
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