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A Wisconsin buyer and seller have a fully executed WB-11 purchase agreement. Before closing, the seller discovers a water intrusion issue in the basement that was not disclosed in the Real Estate Condition Report. Under Wisconsin law, what is the seller's obligation?

Correct Answer

B) The seller must deliver a written amendment to the RECR disclosing the newly discovered defect.

Under Wis. Stat. § 709.02 and related Wisconsin disclosure law, if a seller discovers a new defect after delivering the Real Estate Condition Report but before closing, the seller has a continuing duty to disclose. The seller must provide a written amendment or update to the RECR informing the buyer of the newly discovered condition. This continuing disclosure obligation is a key feature of Wisconsin's RECR requirements.

Answer Options
A
The seller has no further obligation because the RECR was already delivered and accepted.
B
The seller must deliver a written amendment to the RECR disclosing the newly discovered defect.
C
The seller must immediately reduce the purchase price to reflect the cost of repairs.
D
The seller must cancel the contract and relist the property with full disclosure.

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