Environmental
A Massachusetts residential property has a well and septic system. Prior to selling, the seller should:
ADisclose the existence of the well and septic on the Seller's Statement of Property Condition✓ Correct
BNo disclosure is required for well and septic
CReplace the well and septic before listing
DOnly disclose if the systems have failed
Explanation
The Massachusetts Seller's Statement of Property Condition requires disclosure of private water supply (well) and wastewater disposal (septic) systems. Buyers should investigate these systems as part of due diligence.
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