Environmental
Under Ohio law, which of the following is a seller's obligation regarding a known defective septic system?
AFix it before listing
BDisclose its condition on the Residential Property Disclosure Form✓ Correct
COnly disclose if the buyer asks directly
DTransfer the repair responsibility to the new buyer's home inspection
Explanation
A known defective septic system is a material fact that must be disclosed on the Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form. Failure to disclose creates legal liability for the seller.
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