EstatePass
Property OwnershipOwnership_typesMEDIUM

Patricia is selling her home in Derry, New Hampshire to first-time buyer Marcus. The property has a private well and an on-site septic system. Under the New Hampshire Residential Property Disclosure Act (RSA 477:4-d through 477:4-f), which of the following best describes Patricia's disclosure obligations regarding these systems?

Correct Answer

A) Patricia must disclose the type, age, and any known defects of the well and septic system on the Residential Property Disclosure Form.

Under RSA 477:4-d through 477:4-f, sellers of residential property in New Hampshire must complete the Residential Property Disclosure Form, which requires disclosure of the type, age, and known condition of water supply systems (including private wells) and sewage disposal systems (including on-site septic systems). This is a mandatory disclosure obligation, not contingent on buyer inquiry.

Answer Options
A
Patricia must disclose the type, age, and any known defects of the well and septic system on the Residential Property Disclosure Form.
B
Patricia is only required to disclose the well and septic systems if Marcus specifically asks about them in writing.
C
Disclosure of private well and septic systems is optional in New Hampshire because they are considered personal property.
D
Patricia must provide a licensed engineer's inspection report for both the well and septic system before listing the property.

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 Property Ownership Question

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Background Knowledge for Property Ownership

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

Real World Application in Property Ownership

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Property Ownership Questions

Sign up free to unlock full analysis

Related Topics & Key Terms

Key Terms:

residential_disclosureprivate_wellseptic_systemRSA_477mandatory_disclosure

Related Concepts

A freehold estate conveys ownership rights, while a leasehold estate grants the right to possess and use property for a specific period without ownership.

Riparian rights concern properties bordering flowing bodies of water (rivers, streams), while littoral rights concern properties bordering non-flowing bodies of water (lakes, oceans).

The bundle of rights describes the rights associated with property ownership, allowing owners to use, control, enjoy, exclude others from, and dispose of the property.

Was this explanation helpful?

More Property Ownership Questions

People Also Study

Related Articles

Practice More Questions

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

Start Practicing