Ohio requires disclosure of:
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All deaths on the property
Ohio does not require disclosure of all deaths on a property; while some states have stigmatized property disclosure laws, Ohio's disclosure requirements under ORC §5302.30 focus on physical conditions of the property, not historical events like deaths.
Lead-based paint for pre-1978 homes
Future zoning changes
Future zoning changes are speculative and typically not known with certainty by sellers; Ohio disclosure law requires disclosure of known material defects in the property itself, not potential future governmental actions that the seller may not even be aware of.
Previous owners' occupations
Previous owners' occupations have no legal relevance to property condition or buyer safety and are not a disclosure requirement under any Ohio or federal real estate law.
Why is this correct?
Federal law under 42 U.S.C. §4852d requires sellers and landlords of residential properties built before 1978 to disclose any known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards, provide available records and reports, and give buyers the EPA-approved pamphlet 'Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home.' This requirement applies in Ohio just as it does in every other state, making it the legally correct disclosure obligation. Buyers also receive a 10-day window to conduct a lead-based paint inspection before being obligated to proceed.
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