Environmental
A Louisiana buyer is purchasing a home that the listing agent knows has had recurring flooding from a nearby bayou. This information is:
ANot required to be disclosed if not in FEMA's flood zone
BA material fact that must be disclosed to the buyer regardless of the official flood zone designation✓ Correct
COnly required to be disclosed if the seller asks the agent to share it
DExempt from disclosure to protect the seller's privacy
Explanation
Known recurring flooding — whether or not it matches the official FEMA flood zone — is a material fact affecting value and habitability that must be disclosed. The official FEMA designation does not replace disclosure of actual known flood history.
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