Q: Does a seller have to complete and provide a property disclosure form for a renovated home that they did not reside in?
A: Yes. Of course, the seller can also disclaim knowledge of anything by stating "as-is." The question as to actual knowledge of latent defects is the most important, however.
A: Most local realty boards have a form for disclaimer rather than disclosure. You still cannot lie about what you know or should have known, and painting over defects like mold is a major problem. But, if you disclaim and honestly answer that you don't know, there is usually no problem. Your local real estate agent can help with that, as can most real estate lawyers.
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