Laws & AgencyQuestion 36 of 120
Under California law, a death on the property that occurred more than three years before the offer generally:
a.Must always be disclosed
b.Need not be voluntarily disclosed based solely on the passage of time
c.Voids the sale
d.Requires a price reduction
Explanation
California law provides that a death on real property occurring more than three years prior to an offer need not be disclosed based solely on that occurrence. However, an agent may not intentionally misrepresent the fact if directly and honestly asked. Deaths within three years are generally disclosable.
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