South Carolina requires sellers to provide:
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No disclosure
South Carolina does not allow sellers to provide no disclosure; the state legislature specifically enacted § 27-50-40 to require written disclosure precisely because voluntary disclosure was insufficient to protect buyers. Sellers who fail to provide the required disclosure statement may face legal liability.
Seller's Property Condition Disclosure Statement
Only lead paint disclosure
While federal law does require a separate lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978, South Carolina's state disclosure requirement goes far beyond lead paint and covers the overall physical condition of the property, including structural, mechanical, and environmental issues.
Verbal disclosure only
Verbal disclosures are legally insufficient under South Carolina law because they cannot be verified, documented, or enforced after closing. The statute specifically requires a written disclosure statement to create a reliable record of what the seller disclosed.
Why is this correct?
South Carolina Code of Laws § 27-50-40 mandates that sellers of residential real property provide buyers with a written Seller's Property Condition Disclosure Statement before an offer is accepted. Answer B is correct because it identifies the specific written disclosure instrument required by South Carolina law. This form requires sellers to disclose known material defects in the property's structure, systems, and other conditions that could affect its value or desirability.
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