Escrow & Title
What is the Nevada law requiring sellers to disclose death or murder on the property?
ANevada requires disclosure of all deaths on the property for 10 years
BNevada law does not require disclosure of a death that occurred on the property unless the buyer asks directly — and stigma from prior murder or suicide is generally not a legally mandated disclosure✓ Correct
CNevada requires disclosure only if the death occurred within 3 years
DNevada requires disclosure of all deaths regardless of when they occurred
Explanation
Unlike some states, Nevada does not require sellers to proactively disclose deaths that occurred on a property. However, if a buyer directly asks, the seller should answer truthfully.
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