seller-disclosure-statement

name	seller-disclosure-statement
title	Seller Disclosure Statement (Residential)
description	Drafts a U.S. residential Seller Disclosure Statement covering property condition, system ages, defects, environmental hazards, title/HOA matters, and buyer acknowledgment. Triggered by requests for seller disclosures, property condition disclosure, TDS, SPDS, lead-based paint disclosure, or pre-close compliance in residential sales.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/seller-disclosure-statement
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	real-estate
language	en
tags	["agreement","drafting","transactional"]

Seller Disclosure Statement (Residential)

Produces a state-compliant seller disclosure for a residential property sale.

Quick Start

Gather before drafting:

1. Jurisdiction — state, county, governing disclosure statute, required form
2. Property — address, APN/parcel ID, legal description, year built
3. Sellers — all record owners per title
4. Records — inspections, repair invoices, permits, warranties, HOA docs, surveys
5. Known issues — defects, prior damage, environmental conditions, disputes, encumbrances
6. Timing — contract date, statutory delivery window, closing date

Document Structure

Header

• Title: Seller Disclosure Statement
• Seller(s) full legal names
• Property: address, county, APN, legal description, year built
• Governing statute/form: [STATE STATUTE / REQUIRED FORM NAME]
• Knowledge qualifier: "to the best of Seller's knowledge and belief"
• Notice: disclosure is not a substitute for buyer inspections

Core Disclosure Sections

Complete all; use N/A where not applicable.

Section	Key Fields
Property Overview	Occupancy, year built, additions/remodels, boundary/survey issues
Structural	Foundation type, cracks/settlement/water intrusion, repairs (dates/contractor/warranty)
Roof/Exterior	Age/material, leaks/repairs, siding/doors/windows condition
Plumbing/Septic/Sewer	Pipe materials, leaks, sewer vs septic, last pump/inspection date
Electrical	Panel amperage, aluminum wiring, code issues, GFCI/AFCI, repairs
HVAC/Appliances	Type, age, fuel, maintenance history, defects
Water Heater	Age, capacity, fuel, condition
Interior	Water damage, mold, pests, floor/wall issues
Environmental	Lead paint (pre-1978), asbestos, radon, USTs, soil contamination, flood history
Natural Hazards	Earthquake, wildfire, landslide, flood zone per state report