Contracts
In Mississippi, a seller's disclosure form (property condition disclosure) is required for:
AAll real property sales including commercial and vacant land
BMost residential property sales (1–4 family dwellings), with certain exemptions including new construction and foreclosures✓ Correct
COnly sales of properties built before 1978
DOnly properties in cities with populations over 50,000
Explanation
Mississippi requires seller property condition disclosures for most residential (1–4 family) real property sales. Common exemptions include new construction (covered by builder warranties), foreclosures/REO sales, and estate sales where the seller has no knowledge of the property's condition.
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