If someone dies or gets murdered in a home does the owner have to tell a buyer?

KarenL

Yes, per several law cases (Reed v King 1983) a death is considered material with respect to the property.

As to why read the cases on this.

Hope that helps.

Etiquette not a ghetto thing

Not in Arizona.
Like all laws you have to check State to State.
It is important to actual check Statuetes etc.
In AZ it is sometimes difficult the mix them and have different names and areas.
Laywers like there money.

Dave J

you do in many states

Ronae

It depends on your state laws.

If it doesn't require you, wouldn't you want someone to share this information with you if you were the prospective buyer?

ignant_slob

Yes. They have to disclose any information of homicides in the house.

shmoodaddy

Only if they ask.

wasicus

I`m not sure if you legally have to or not,but I`m sure from a moral standpoint,if you didn`t tell, and the buyers found out later somehow,you would likely be VERY unpopular with them.You might even get someone who is violent and try to get back at you for not telling.In short,I think I`d go ahead and be upfront about it.

Windy

They are supposed to tell you. If you ask and they say no and you find out someone did, you can sue. I've heard alot of "hauntings" and such. Best to ask and not rely on them to tell you.

Michael H

If you are specifically asked, yes. But do you have to come out in the beginning and tell them? No.

Mike

Yes if the State or local jurisdiction requires that disclosure.

smedrik

No at least not in Canada.

Chances are somebody has died in most homes of a certain age.

Boozy W

no, and who cares if someone got chopped into a hundred pieces and flushed down the toilet as long as it is a good financial decision. -let's not pretend in ghosts like three year olds ok tube, grow up.

well "dying" I am elated you were not my realtor, minme was interested in getting us a fantastic home for a great price not voodoo and superstisions, I am sure your clients live in caves with crosses nailed to the wall. Do you send a priest n to help with exorcisms? You need to have some professionilism (sp) if you ever want to stop selling real estate in trailer parks. NO wonder so many people are unsucesful, how sad and pathetic.

vi3tzkm

uhh YES!

Rich Y

Unless there is damages from the incident left over that is obvious and/or questionable, no. Providing the damages including liquid substances was removed or clean up properly, there is nothing to tell about. It used to be that once a person died, the body would lay estate in the home for a wake at least 24 hours. This was a common practice. There is no reason to tell the next buyer of every detail or tragic event that took place in a structure.

Eli

No, you would not, unless it was still needed as evidence for the case

paulred2

Nope. If they ask you, 'was anyone ever murdered here? " I wouldn't recommend lying, but if you just omit it from the tour, then you're ok.

reapaholic

if the owner ":doesnt know" then no

Poyzin

of course not.

urban myth.

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