EstatePass
Mandated DisclosuresLead_based_paint_and_illinois_radon_disclosuresEASY

A seller in Illinois has radon test results in their possession showing elevated radon levels in the home. Under Illinois radon disclosure law, what must the seller do with those results?

Correct Answer

C) Provide the radon test results to the buyer, because Illinois law requires sellers to disclose known elevated radon information in their possession

Option C is correct. Under the Illinois Radon Awareness Act (420 ILCS 46), sellers of residential property must disclose to buyers any radon test results in the seller's possession that show elevated radon concentrations. The Act imposes a two-part obligation: (1) provide the required radon disclosure pamphlet, and (2) disclose any known test results showing elevated levels. Possessing such results and withholding them would violate the Act.

Answer Options
A
Retain the results privately, because providing the required radon pamphlet to the buyer fully satisfies all disclosure obligations
B
Disclose the results only if the buyer submits a written request prior to closing
C
Provide the radon test results to the buyer, because Illinois law requires sellers to disclose known elevated radon information in their possession
D
Disclose the results only if the property is a commercial building, not a residential dwelling

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Deep Analysis of This Mandated Disclosures Question

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Background Knowledge for Mandated Disclosures

Sign up free to unlock full analysis
Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Real World Application in Mandated Disclosures

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Mandated Disclosures Questions

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Related Topics & Key Terms

Key Terms:

difficulty_2disclosuresillinois_statelead_based_paint_and_illinois_radon_disclosureslead_paint_radon_ilradonscenariotest_results

Related Concepts

A stigmatized property is one that has an undesirable reputation due to events that occurred on the property or nearby, such as a murder, suicide, alleged haunting, or proximity to a registered sex offender. The stigma is psychological, not physical.

An as-is clause in a real estate contract states that the buyer accepts the property in its current condition without requiring the seller to make any repairs. However, an as-is sale does NOT eliminate the seller's obligation to disclose known defects.

Asbestos disclosure involves informing buyers about the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a property. Asbestos was commonly used in construction materials before 1980 and poses health risks when fibers become airborne.

Was this explanation helpful?

More Mandated Disclosures Questions

People Also Study

Practice More Questions

Access 2,000+ practice questions and pass your real estate exam.

Start Practicing