If you let your buyer move into the home without disclosing that poison ivy plants ( Rhus radicans ) surround the fence, you might have some problems later. What kind of problems do you think that a seller could have for not disclosing that there are poison ivy plants surrounding the fence?
Would it be covered in an errors and omissions poilcy before your buyer or their children got covered with a rash?
If not, who would insure against the nondisclosure of poison ivy to the buyer at settlement if the buyer were injured by the poison ivy plants after they took possession of the property following closing?
Should a standard termite or pest control letter also include information regarding poisonous plants, or should a letter from an approved phytologist be required prior to closing?
Could the seller be held responsible for costs related to Benadryl and Calamine lotion if this was a defect not cured prior to closing?
Any ideas ?
Comments(0)