Environmental
A Mississippi property's septic system has failed, causing sewage to surface in the yard. The seller must:
ADisclose the failure but has no obligation to repair before selling
BDisclose the known failure (a material defect) and address it as negotiated in the sale✓ Correct
COnly disclose if the buyer requests a septic inspection
DTransfer responsibility to the buyer without disclosure
Explanation
A failed septic system is a known material defect that must be disclosed. Whether the seller repairs it before closing, provides a credit, or reduces the price is negotiable, but concealing it would be fraudulent nondisclosure.
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