Building Code Violation Disclosure

Building Code Violation Disclosure If a seller has been cited for a building code violation and there is an active enforcement case, the seller must give the buyer written disclosure before closing. The disclosure must state that the property has a code violation and that the buyer will be responsible for the violation after closing.The seller must also provide the buyer with copies of:The code violation noticeCourt pleadingsAny other related documents received from the code enforcement authorityThe disclosure must clearly inform the buyer that they will be responsible for complying with the building code and any court orders related to the violation. The law does not require the seller to fix the violation before closing, and it does not say who must pay the costs to correct it. Responsibility for these costs should be clearly negotiated and written into the purchase and sale contract. After closing, the seller must notify the code enforcement agency of the new owner’s name and address and provide a copy of the disclosure within five days of the title transfer.