Environmental
Which Minnesota statute requires that sellers disclose the presence of a private sewage treatment system (septic system) to buyers?
AMinnesota Clean Water Act
BMN Statute 115.55 (Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems)✓ Correct
CMinnesota Real Estate License Law
DMinnesota Condominium Act
Explanation
MN Statute 115.55 requires that sellers of property with private sewage treatment systems (septic systems) disclose the system's location, type, and compliance status to buyers. Non-compliant systems may need to be brought into compliance as a condition of sale, which can be a significant cost.
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