In Texas, the seller's disclosure notice must be provided:
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At closing
Option A is incorrect because the Texas Seller's Disclosure Notice must be provided before the buyer signs the contract, not at closing. Providing it at closing would violate Texas law and could result in the buyer having the right to terminate the contract or sue for damages. The disclosure is required to give the buyer full information before committing to purchase the property.
Before the contract is signed
Within 5 days of contract execution
Option C is incorrect because while 5 days is a common timeframe in other states for providing disclosures after contract execution, Texas requires the disclosure to be provided before the contract is signed, not within 5 days after.
Only if the buyer requests it
Option D is incorrect because seller's disclosures in Texas are not optional or contingent on buyer request. They are a mandatory requirement that must be provided before contract execution regardless of whether the buyer specifically asks for them.
Why is this correct?
The correct answer is B because Texas law mandates that sellers must provide the disclosure notice before the buyer signs the contract. This timing ensures buyers have essential property information before making their purchasing decision, which is a fundamental requirement for informed consent in real estate contracts.
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