1. California Real Estate Principles, 10.1 Edition
Chapter 4
Real Estate Disclosures

2. Chapter 4 Student Learning Outcomes
Give four examples of a material fact to be disclosed regarding a property.
Recognize an agent’s duty to inspect and report on material defects on residential property.
Identify when the Transfer Disclosure Statement must be used in a real estate transaction.
List four natural hazards that would be found in the NHD statement .

3. Material Facts
Sellers must disclose all known material facts regarding residential property
A material fact is something that affects the value of the property
A material fact can include a roof leak, appliances that are not operating, a hole in the wall, and/or neighborhood noise problems
Seller’s should disclose anything that they would want to know if they were purchasing the property

4. Easton v. Strassburger The broker has an affirmative duty to:
CONDUCT a reasonably, competent and diligent INSPECTION of residential (1-4) property, and to
DISCLOSE to prospective purchasers
ALL FACTS revealed by the inspection that MATERIALLY affect the
VALUE or DESIRABILITY of the property

5. Transfer Disclosure Statement
Seller of one to four units must fill out and provide buyers with the TDS
Seller to disclose any previous reports and/or inspections on the property
Seller is required to identify items in the property and indicate if they are not working or not working properly
The listing and selling agents must perform a diligent visual inspection of all accessible areas of the property

6. REAL ESTATE TRANSFER DISCLOSURE (TDS)
Material facts affecting value or desirability of the property relevant to a person making an informed decision
Seller and real estate agents are required to disclose defects (Easton vs. Strassburger) that affect the value
Agents has affirmative duty to inspect, inquire, disclose, recommend, document.
"But your Honor! I didn't know."

7. Environmental Hazards and Earthquake Disclosures
Environmental Hazards include, but are not limited to: - Hazardous wastes - Asbestos - Lead paint - Mold - Radon gas
Earthquake Disclosures include, but are not limited to: - Bolted down foundation - Braced water heater - Unreinforced masonry

8. Disclosing Death on the Property Death on the property may have an impact on the value of the property. - Death on the property within the last three years must be disclosed Cause of death need not be disclosed and should not be disclosed if death was caused by a disability such as AIDS, cancer, or Parkinson's disease If death occurred due to a suicide or murder, this may have an impact on the value of the property. It is best to disclose.

9. Lead Based Paint Properties that were built prior to 1978 may contain lead based paint. Because of this buyers and tenants of these properties must be given a lead based paint notice prior to moving into the property.

10. Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (NHD)
The NHD Statement* contains information about possible natural hazards such as:
-flood area
-very high fire severity area
-flood inundation area
-seismic hazard area
-earthquake fault zone
*This is not a complete list of hazards contained in the NHD.

11. Water Heater Bracing, Smoke Alarms, and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
State law requires all water heaters be anchored or braced so they do not move or fall over during an earthquake.
At a minimum, all properties are required to have a smoke alarm. Local ordinances usually require more than one smoke alarm in a property.
Carbon monoxide detectors are required for residential properties that contain a carbon/fossil fuel source.

12. Megan’s Law
A buyer is to be provided information that there is a database available to screen the a neighborhood for registered sex offenders.
A word of caution: real estate agents should not view this website with their buyers or sellers. The information may not be accurate or updated. Providing inaccurate or incorrect information by the agent may put them at risk for a possible lawsuit.

13. Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID)
California Civil Code requires that real estate agents who involved in a transaction make a visual inspection of all accessible areas of the property.
The California Association of REALTORS® recommends using the AVID form since there is no particular form required under the California Civil Code. Some agents continue to use the Transfer Disclosure Statement, third page.

14. Summary of Major Mandated Disclosures
Real Estate Agency Relationship
Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement
Residential Environmental & Earthquake Hazards Disclosure
Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement
Common Interest Development General Information
Seller Financing Addendum & Disclosure Statement
OTHER:
Megan’s Law
Military Ordinance Location
Home Inspection Notice
Water Heater Bracing/Smoke Detector Notice