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Sandra is selling her home in Westport, Connecticut. Before the seller completes the property condition disclosure report required under CGS § 20-327b, a buyer submits a written offer. Sandra accepts the offer in writing. Which of the following statements correctly describes the Connecticut legal requirements regarding the disclosure report in this situation?

Correct Answer

C) The seller must provide the disclosure report, and the buyer has the right to rescind the contract within a reasonable time after receiving it

Under CGS § 20-327b, the seller of residential property in Connecticut must deliver the written property condition disclosure report to the buyer before the buyer signs a purchase contract. If the report is not provided before contract execution, the buyer retains the right to rescind the contract within a reasonable period after receiving the disclosure. This rescission right protects buyers who did not have full disclosure information at the time of contracting.

Answer Options
A
The contract is voidable by the buyer because the disclosure was not provided before the offer was submitted
B
The seller must provide the disclosure report before closing, and the buyer has no right to rescind based on the timing
C
The seller must provide the disclosure report, and the buyer has the right to rescind the contract within a reasonable time after receiving it
D
The disclosure requirement is waived once both parties have signed the purchase contract

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Related Concepts

Consideration is something of value exchanged between parties to a contract, making the agreement legally binding. It can be money, a promise to act, a promise to refrain from acting, or anything else of value.

Contingencies are conditions written into a real estate contract that must be met before the transaction can close. If a contingency is not satisfied, the buyer can typically cancel the contract without penalty.

Contract termination occurs when a contract is ended or discharged, releasing both parties from their obligations. A contract can be terminated through performance, mutual agreement, operation of law, or breach.

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