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A Connecticut seller wants to sell the property in 'as-is' condition and also include a limitation of liability for non-disclosure. A competent Connecticut real estate attorney would advise that:
ASuch provisions fully eliminate all seller liability
BConnecticut's mandatory disclosure law cannot be waived—sellers must still disclose known material defects✓ Correct
COnly commercial properties have disclosure requirements
DThe as-is clause eliminates the need for a buyer's inspection
Explanation
Connecticut's Property Condition Disclosure Act imposes mandatory seller disclosure obligations that cannot be contractually waived. The 'as-is' clause limits warranty claims but does not eliminate the duty to disclose known defects.
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