Mold disclosure
A disclosure about known past or present mold in the home. Some states require it as a standalone form. Others fold it into the general property disclosure.
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Where this comes up: getting ready
Part 1 of 4
Why a seller cares
Known mold, past or present, goes on the disclosure in most states, whether as its own form or a line on the property disclosure. A remediated problem with a receipt reads better than a discovered one.
Part 2 of 4
A simple example
Three years ago a leaking supply line caused mold behind the laundry room drywall. A remediation company removed it and you kept the invoice.
| What you disclose | How a buyer tends to read it |
|---|---|
| The leak, the remediation, and the invoice | A problem that was handled |
| Nothing, and the inspector finds staining | A problem that was hidden |
| Nothing, and nobody finds it | A problem that may come back with a lawyer |
Mold with a receipt is history. Mold without one is a question.
Part 3 of 4
What people get wrong
That remediated mold does not have to be mentioned. Most disclosure forms ask about past problems, not only current ones.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
Keighbor is a software company, not a law firm, brokerage, or tax adviser. This is general information, not legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice about your sale. Your situation may differ. Before acting on a contract, disclosure, title, tax, or pricing question, ask an appropriately licensed professional in your state.
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