Q: Do you need to disclose a drainage problem that occurred (and was repaired) on the common ground behind your house?
The hill behind our home had a drainage issue that led to a "slope slip" (ground movement). The construction crew needed to use our property to access the hill but there was no damage to our property or home from the issue, only from the construction equipment. Everything has since been completely repaired and the drainage is fixed.
A:
If you sell your property and get sued later for failure to disclose, you'll wish you had made the disclosure.
The specific answer to your question, however, will depend on the language of the disclosure form. Have an attorney review the relevant documents if you want to obtain informed advise. Spending a few hundred bucks now might save you tens of thousands later.
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