North Carolina Legal Description and Well or Unit Information
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NC Real Estate Disclosure law mandates that sellers identify and disclose any known defects in their property before a purchase contract is signed. The purpose of this is to ensure that buyers are not surprised by a problem in the home and to defend the sellers from legal proceedings.
At the registry of deeds office, you can request information on a property that will provide you with the public record of who owns the property and some basic information about its current legal status and any liens or claims on the property.
How do I add or remove names from a deed? Deed name changes require the submittal of a new deed to the Register of Deeds office. We suggest that you consult an attorney unless you are familiar with creating legal documents.
Material Fact: Any fact that could affect a reasonable person's decision to buy, sell, or lease is considered a material fact and must be disclosed by a broker to the parties in the transaction and any interested third parties regardless of the broker's agency role within the transaction.
When they lie, you have grounds for a lawsuit against the seller. Any kind of misrepresentation or even failure to disclose defects in the home can lead to financial compensation. Had the seller disclosed some defects, you might not have bought the home.
The Residential Property Disclosure Act, codified as North Carolina G.S. 47E, requires the seller of residential real estate (one to four dwelling units) to complete a form?known formally as the Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement?disclosing conditions and defects with the property.
Many counties have their real property (land) records online. Go to the county website. Land records may be listed under: public information, land records, Register of Deeds online, or some other name.
Disclosing Home Defects: Sellers' Responsibilities If they forget or refuse, the sale is not valid. If a new home buyer discovers a material defect that the seller failed to disclose before the close of the sale, the law may give them the right to cancel the transaction.
