A Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) is a document that provides a seller with an opportunity to disclose any known material defects in the property to the buyer prior to the transfer of ownership. It is required in most states and is often part of the closing documents. The TDS contains information about the condition of the property, including any known problems such as structural damage, water damage, and environmental hazards. There are two types of Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statements: the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (NHS). The TDS is required in most states and provides a seller with an opportunity to disclose any known material defects in the property to the buyer prior to the transfer of ownership. The NHS is required in certain states and provides a seller with an opportunity to disclose any known natural hazards in the property to the buyer prior to the transfer of ownership, such as flooding, earthquake, and wildfire.