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A buyer in Chula Vista discovers during the inspection contingency period that the home is located in a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District with an annual special tax of $3,200. The seller did not mention this in initial discussions. Under California law, what are the seller's disclosure obligations regarding Mello-Roos taxes?

Correct Answer

A) The seller must provide a separate Mello-Roos disclosure notice to the buyer under California Civil Code §1102.6b

Under California Civil Code §1102.6b, the seller of property subject to a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District lien must provide a separate written notice to the buyer disclosing the existence of the special tax. This is a mandatory seller disclosure independent of the TDS.

Answer Options
A
The seller must provide a separate Mello-Roos disclosure notice to the buyer under California Civil Code §1102.6b
B
The seller has no obligation to disclose Mello-Roos taxes since they are public record
C
The listing agent is solely responsible for disclosing Mello-Roos obligations
D
Mello-Roos taxes only need to be disclosed if they exceed $5,000 annually

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