Seller Disclosure Requirements by State

Whether a home seller must give a written property condition disclosure, with the rule in each of the 48 jurisdictions with a statute.

By Seayora Editorial Team · Published November 15, 2026 · Facts checked November 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Key takeaways

• Most states covered here require a written condition statement.
• Some statutes let the buyer cancel if it is late.
• A lead-based paint disclosure is required by federal law for most pre-1978 homes.
• Use the state’s prescribed form where one exists.

Does a home seller have to disclose problems?

In 33 of the 48 jurisdictions below, a statute requires the seller of a home to give the buyer a written statement of the property’s condition, usually before the contract is signed. In Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming, the statute requires only specific written disclosures. Federal law separately requires a lead-based paint disclosure for most homes built before 1978.

What can a buyer do if the disclosure is missing or late?

Several statutes let the buyer cancel the contract within a few days of receiving a late disclosure, and some give a claim for damages when the statement was knowingly false. Others make the disclosure a duty with no separate remedy. Each state’s answer page states what its statute gives the buyer.

What should a seller do?

• Use the form the statute prescribes, where it prescribes one, and answer every question.
• Deliver it by the deadline the statute sets and keep proof of delivery.
• Update it if something changes before closing.
• Keep repair records and inspection reports with the property’s documents.

Frequently asked questions

Does a seller have to disclose problems with a house?

In the states listed with a required statement, yes, on the form or in the way the statute sets. Elsewhere the rules are narrower.

Can a buyer cancel if the disclosure is late?

Some statutes give the buyer a right to cancel within a few days of receiving a late disclosure. The state’s answer page says whether it does.

Is a lead paint disclosure required?

Yes, by federal law for most homes built before 1978, in every state.

State-by-state rules

• Does a home seller have to disclose the property’s condition? — compared across 47 states and the District of Columbia

Sources

1. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.70.010, 34.70.020, 34.70.090, 34.70.110, 34.70.120, 34.70.200, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
2. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.70.010, 34.70.020, 34.70.090, 34.70.110, 34.70.120, 34.70.200, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
3. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.70.010, 34.70.020, 34.70.090, 34.70.110, 34.70.120, 34.70.200, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
4. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.70.010, 34.70.020, 34.70.090, 34.70.110, 34.70.120, 34.70.200, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
5. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.70.010, 34.70.020, 34.70.090, 34.70.110, 34.70.120, 34.70.200, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
6. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.70.010, 34.70.020, 34.70.090, 34.70.110, 34.70.120, 34.70.200, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
7. Arizona: A.R.S. § 33-422, Arizona Revised Statutes (Arizona Legislature)
8. California: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1102, 1102.2, 1102.3, 1102.6, California Codes (California Legislative Information)
9. California: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1102, 1102.2, 1102.3, 1102.6, California Codes (California Legislative Information)
10. California: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1102, 1102.2, 1102.3, 1102.6, California Codes (California Legislative Information)
11. California: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1102, 1102.2, 1102.3, 1102.6, California Codes (California Legislative Information)
12. Colorado: C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
13. Colorado: C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
14. Colorado: C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
15. Colorado: C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
16. Colorado: C.R.S. §§ 38-35.7-101, 38-35.7-103, 38-35.7-104, 38-35.7-108, 38-35.7-112, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
17. Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 20-327b, 20-327c, Connecticut General Statutes (Connecticut General Assembly)
18. Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 20-327b, 20-327c, Connecticut General Statutes (Connecticut General Assembly)
19. Delaware: 6 Del. C. §§ 2572, 2572A, 2573, 2576, 2577, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
20. Delaware: 6 Del. C. §§ 2572, 2572A, 2573, 2576, 2577, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
21. Delaware: 6 Del. C. §§ 2572, 2572A, 2573, 2576, 2577, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
22. Delaware: 6 Del. C. §§ 2572, 2572A, 2573, 2576, 2577, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
23. Delaware: 6 Del. C. §§ 2572, 2572A, 2573, 2576, 2577, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
24. District of Columbia: D.C. Code §§ 42-1301, 42-1302, 42-1303, Code of the District of Columbia (DC Council)
25. District of Columbia: D.C. Code §§ 42-1301, 42-1302, 42-1303, Code of the District of Columbia (DC Council)
26. District of Columbia: D.C. Code §§ 42-1301, 42-1302, 42-1303, Code of the District of Columbia (DC Council)
27. Florida: Fla. Stat. §§ 404.056, 689.261, 689.302, Florida Statutes (The Florida Senate)
28. Florida: Fla. Stat. §§ 404.056, 689.261, 689.302, Florida Statutes (The Florida Senate)
29. Florida: Fla. Stat. §§ 404.056, 689.261, 689.302, Florida Statutes (The Florida Senate)
30. Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 508D-1, 508D-3, 508D-4, 508D-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Hawaii State Legislature)
31. Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 508D-1, 508D-3, 508D-4, 508D-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Hawaii State Legislature)
32. Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 508D-1, 508D-3, 508D-4, 508D-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Hawaii State Legislature)
33. Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 508D-1, 508D-3, 508D-4, 508D-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Hawaii State Legislature)
34. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 55-2503, 55-2504, 55-2505, 55-2509, 55-2515, 55-2517, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
35. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 55-2503, 55-2504, 55-2505, 55-2509, 55-2515, 55-2517, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
36. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 55-2503, 55-2504, 55-2505, 55-2509, 55-2515, 55-2517, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
37. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 55-2503, 55-2504, 55-2505, 55-2509, 55-2515, 55-2517, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
38. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 55-2503, 55-2504, 55-2505, 55-2509, 55-2515, 55-2517, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
39. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 55-2503, 55-2504, 55-2505, 55-2509, 55-2515, 55-2517, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
40. Illinois: 765 ILCS 77/5, 77/20, 77/40, Illinois Compiled Statutes (Illinois General Assembly)
41. Illinois: 765 ILCS 77/5, 77/20, 77/40, Illinois Compiled Statutes (Illinois General Assembly)
42. Illinois: 765 ILCS 77/5, 77/20, 77/40, Illinois Compiled Statutes (Illinois General Assembly)
43. Indiana: Ind. Code §§ 32-21-5-1, 32-21-5-10, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
44. Indiana: Ind. Code §§ 32-21-5-1, 32-21-5-10, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
45. Iowa: Iowa Code §§ 558A.1, 558A.2, Iowa Code (Iowa Legislature)
46. Iowa: Iowa Code §§ 558A.1, 558A.2, Iowa Code (Iowa Legislature)
47. Kansas: K.S.A. 58-3078a, Kansas Statutes (Kansas Revisor of Statutes)
48. Kentucky: KRS 324.360, Kentucky Revised Statutes (Kentucky General Assembly)
49. Louisiana: La. R.S. 9:3196, 9:3198, Louisiana Laws (Louisiana State Legislature)
50. Louisiana: La. R.S. 9:3196, 9:3198, Louisiana Laws (Louisiana State Legislature)
51. Maine: 33 M.R.S. §§ 171, 172, 173, 174, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
52. Maine: 33 M.R.S. §§ 171, 172, 173, 174, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
53. Maine: 33 M.R.S. §§ 171, 172, 173, 174, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
54. Maine: 33 M.R.S. §§ 171, 172, 173, 174, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
55. Maryland: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 10-702, Maryland Code (Maryland General Assembly)
56. Massachusetts: M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 189A, 197A, General Laws of Massachusetts (Massachusetts Legislature)
57. Massachusetts: M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 189A, 197A, General Laws of Massachusetts (Massachusetts Legislature)
58. Michigan: MCL 565.952, 565.954, Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Legislature)
59. Michigan: MCL 565.952, 565.954, Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Legislature)
60. Minnesota: Minn. Stat. §§ 513.52, 513.55, 513.57, 513.60, Minnesota Statutes (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
61. Minnesota: Minn. Stat. §§ 513.52, 513.55, 513.57, 513.60, Minnesota Statutes (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
62. Minnesota: Minn. Stat. §§ 513.52, 513.55, 513.57, 513.60, Minnesota Statutes (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
63. Minnesota: Minn. Stat. §§ 513.52, 513.55, 513.57, 513.60, Minnesota Statutes (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
64. Mississippi: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-1-501, 89-1-503, 89-1-509, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
65. Mississippi: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-1-501, 89-1-503, 89-1-509, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
66. Mississippi: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-1-501, 89-1-503, 89-1-509, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
67. Missouri: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.606, Missouri Revised Statutes (Missouri Revisor of Statutes)
68. Montana: Mont. Code Ann. §§ 75-3-606, 75-10-1305, Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature)
69. Montana: Mont. Code Ann. §§ 75-3-606, 75-10-1305, Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature)
70. Nebraska: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2,120, Nebraska Revised Statutes (Nebraska Legislature)
71. Nevada: NRS 113.100, 113.130, 113.150, Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature)
72. Nevada: NRS 113.100, 113.130, 113.150, Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature)
73. Nevada: NRS 113.100, 113.130, 113.150, Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature)
74. New Hampshire: RSA 477:4-a, 477:4-c, 477:4-d, 477:4-f, 477:4-g, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
75. New Hampshire: RSA 477:4-a, 477:4-c, 477:4-d, 477:4-f, 477:4-g, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
76. New Hampshire: RSA 477:4-a, 477:4-c, 477:4-d, 477:4-f, 477:4-g, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
77. New Hampshire: RSA 477:4-a, 477:4-c, 477:4-d, 477:4-f, 477:4-g, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
78. New Hampshire: RSA 477:4-a, 477:4-c, 477:4-d, 477:4-f, 477:4-g, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
79. New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 56:8-19.2, 56:8-19.3, 46:3C-13, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
80. New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 56:8-19.2, 56:8-19.3, 46:3C-13, New Jersey Statutes (New Jersey Legislature)
81. New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 56:8-19.2, 56:8-19.3, 46:3C-13, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
82. New Mexico: N.M. Stat. §§ 47-13-2, 47-13-4, 47-16-11, 47-16-12, New Mexico Statutes (New Mexico Compilation Commission)
83. New York: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 462, 463, 465, New York Consolidated Laws (New York State Senate)
84. New York: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 462, 463, 465, New York Consolidated Laws (New York State Senate)
85. New York: N.Y. Real Prop. Law §§ 462, 463, 465, New York Consolidated Laws (New York State Senate)
86. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 47E-1, 47E-2, 47E-4, 47E-4.1, 47E-5, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
87. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 47E-1, 47E-2, 47E-4, 47E-4.1, 47E-5, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
88. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 47E-1, 47E-2, 47E-4, 47E-4.1, 47E-5, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
89. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 47E-1, 47E-2, 47E-4, 47E-4.1, 47E-5, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
90. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 47E-1, 47E-2, 47E-4, 47E-4.1, 47E-5, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
91. North Dakota: N.D. Cent. Code §§ 47-10-02.1, 47-10-02.2, 47-10-02.3, North Dakota Century Code (North Dakota Legislative Branch)
92. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code § 5302.30, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
93. Oklahoma: 60 O.S. §§ 832, 833, 834, 837, 838, Oklahoma Statutes (Oklahoma State Courts Network)
94. Oregon: ORS 105.464, 105.465, 105.470, 105.475, Oregon Revised Statutes (Oregon State Legislature)
95. Pennsylvania: 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7103, 7303, 7304, 7311, Pennsylvania Statutes (Pennsylvania General Assembly)
96. Pennsylvania: 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7103, 7303, 7304, 7311, Pennsylvania Statutes (Pennsylvania General Assembly)
97. Pennsylvania: 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7103, 7303, 7304, 7311, Pennsylvania Statutes (Pennsylvania General Assembly)
98. Pennsylvania: 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 7103, 7303, 7304, 7311, Pennsylvania Statutes (Pennsylvania General Assembly)
99. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-20.8-2, 5-20.8-3, 5-20.8-5, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
100. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-20.8-2, 5-20.8-3, 5-20.8-5, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
101. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-20.8-2, 5-20.8-3, 5-20.8-5, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
102. South Carolina: S.C. Code §§ 27-50-20, 27-50-30, 27-50-40, 27-50-50, 27-50-65, South Carolina Code of Laws (South Carolina Legislature)
103. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 43-4-37, 43-4-38, 43-4-39, 43-4-42, 43-4-43, 43-4-44, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
104. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 43-4-37, 43-4-38, 43-4-39, 43-4-42, 43-4-43, 43-4-44, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
105. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 43-4-37, 43-4-38, 43-4-39, 43-4-42, 43-4-43, 43-4-44, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
106. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 43-4-37, 43-4-38, 43-4-39, 43-4-42, 43-4-43, 43-4-44, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
107. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 43-4-37, 43-4-38, 43-4-39, 43-4-42, 43-4-43, 43-4-44, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
108. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 43-4-37, 43-4-38, 43-4-39, 43-4-42, 43-4-43, 43-4-44, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
109. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-5-201, 66-5-202, 66-5-203, 66-5-208, 66-5-209, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
110. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-5-201, 66-5-202, 66-5-203, 66-5-208, 66-5-209, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
111. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-5-201, 66-5-202, 66-5-203, 66-5-208, 66-5-209, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
112. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-5-201, 66-5-202, 66-5-203, 66-5-208, 66-5-209, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
113. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-5-201, 66-5-202, 66-5-203, 66-5-208, 66-5-209, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
114. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code § 5.008, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
115. Utah: Utah Code §§ 57-27-201, 57-27-202, 57-1-49, 57-1-37, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
116. Utah: Utah Code §§ 57-27-201, 57-27-202, 57-1-49, 57-1-37, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
117. Utah: Utah Code §§ 57-27-201, 57-27-202, 57-1-49, 57-1-37, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
118. Utah: Utah Code §§ 57-27-201, 57-27-202, 57-1-49, 57-1-37, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
119. Vermont: 27 V.S.A. § 380, Vermont Statutes (Vermont General Assembly)
120. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
121. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
122. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
123. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
124. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
125. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
126. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 55.1-701, 55.1-702, 55.1-703, 55.1-704, 55.1-706, 55.1-708, 55.1-709, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
127. Washington: RCW 64.06.005, 64.06.010, 64.06.020, 64.06.030, 64.06.040, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
128. Washington: RCW 64.06.005, 64.06.010, 64.06.020, 64.06.030, 64.06.040, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
129. Washington: RCW 64.06.005, 64.06.010, 64.06.020, 64.06.030, 64.06.040, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
130. Washington: RCW 64.06.005, 64.06.010, 64.06.020, 64.06.030, 64.06.040, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
131. Washington: RCW 64.06.005, 64.06.010, 64.06.020, 64.06.030, 64.06.040, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
132. West Virginia: W. Va. Code §§ 22-18-21, 22-17-19, West Virginia Code (West Virginia Legislature)
133. West Virginia: W. Va. Code §§ 22-18-21, 22-17-19, West Virginia Code (West Virginia Legislature)
134. Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. §§ 709.001, 709.01, 709.02, 709.05, 709.08, Wisconsin Statutes (Wisconsin State Legislature)
135. Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. §§ 709.001, 709.01, 709.02, 709.05, 709.08, Wisconsin Statutes (Wisconsin State Legislature)
136. Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. §§ 709.001, 709.01, 709.02, 709.05, 709.08, Wisconsin Statutes (Wisconsin State Legislature)
137. Wyoming: Wyo. Stat. § 34-1-151, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)

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