Environmental
A Texas property has a septic system that is failing and contaminating the soil. This would be disclosed on the Seller's Disclosure Notice under:
ANo disclosure is required for septic systems
BThe condition section requiring disclosure of defects in plumbing, wastewater, and sewage systems✓ Correct
COnly if the contamination reaches a neighboring property
DThe HOA section of the disclosure
Explanation
The Texas Seller's Disclosure Notice requires sellers to disclose known defects in the plumbing, wastewater, and sewage disposal systems including septic systems. A failing septic system that is contaminating soil is a material defect that must be disclosed. Failure to disclose known material defects can result in liability under the DTPA.
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