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Agent Patricia is listing a home in a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District in Irvine, California. A prospective buyer asks about the Mello-Roos tax. Which disclosure obligation applies?

Correct Answer

D) The seller must provide the buyer with a notice of the Mello-Roos special tax lien, including amount and duration

Under California Government Code §53341.5, the seller of property subject to a Mello-Roos special tax must provide the buyer with written notice, including information about the tax amount and duration. This is a statutory disclosure requirement.

Answer Options
A
The listing agent is not required to disclose Mello-Roos taxes because they are publicly recorded
B
Only the title company is responsible for disclosing Mello-Roos obligations at closing
C
Mello-Roos taxes are included in the base Prop 13 tax and require no separate disclosure
D
The seller must provide the buyer with a notice of the Mello-Roos special tax lien, including amount and duration

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