Environmental
Florida's 'Sinkhole Activity' must be disclosed when a seller has:
AHeard rumors about sinkholes in the neighborhood
BActual knowledge of sinkhole activity or receipt of insurance claims or payments✓ Correct
CSeen any depression in the yard, regardless of cause
DKnowledge of sinkholes anywhere in the county
Explanation
Florida law requires disclosure of actual knowledge of sinkhole activity, previous sinkhole insurance claims, or receipt of sinkhole insurance payments on the property. Rumors or neighborhood hearsay alone do not trigger the disclosure requirement.
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