Ohio's Residential Property Disclosure Law requires sellers to disclose:
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Only structural defects
Option A is incorrect because Ohio's law requires disclosure of all known material defects, not just structural ones. Material defects include issues affecting property value or desirability, such as roof leaks, plumbing problems, or pest infestations. Limiting disclosure to only structural elements would leave buyers uninformed about other potentially significant issues that could impact their decision or financial investment.
Known material defects and conditions
Future development plans
Future development plans are not typically required disclosures unless they directly affect the property's current condition or use. Disclosure laws focus on existing conditions, not potential future changes.
Neighbor disputes
Neighbor disputes are generally not required disclosures unless they directly impact the property itself, such as boundary issues or easement disputes that affect title or use of the property.
Why is this correct?
Answer B is correct because Ohio's Residential Property Disclosure Law specifically requires sellers to disclose known material defects and conditions affecting the property. 'Material defects' are issues that would reasonably affect a buyer's decision to purchase or the property's value.
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