Pennsylvania License Law

What is Pennsylvania's 'Seller Property Disclosure Statement' requirement under the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law?

ASellers must disclose only major structural defects, not cosmetic issues
BSellers of residential real property must complete a written disclosure statement revealing known material defects before the buyer enters into an agreement of sale✓ Correct
CThe disclosure statement is optional for as-is sales
DPennsylvania requires disclosure only for properties built before 1978

Explanation

Pennsylvania's Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law (68 Pa. C.S. §7301 et seq.) requires sellers of residential real property to provide a written Seller Property Disclosure Statement to prospective buyers before they sign an Agreement of Sale. The disclosure must reveal all known material defects and conditions affecting the property. Sellers who fail to disclose known material defects may be liable for damages. PREC has adopted a standard disclosure form.

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