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Question by  Barbara (38)

Do you have to disclose a fire to a buyer in Virgina?

 
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Answer by  Rose (6804)

Yes, it is your responsibility to disclose any damage done to a home in the state of Virgina, even if the damages have been repaired.

 
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Answer by  Dean (4035)

If there was a fire in a residential property, it is likely that extensive renovation/repair/reconstruction followed, which would be a plus when selling the home. The fire should be disclosed to avoid legal issues later.

 
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Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

Yes you do. In the state of Virginia everything must be disclosed to the buyer at the point of sale. Especially a fire due to the circumstance surrounding the fire and the ramifications from the fire and the putting out of said fire.

 
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Answer by  bobdobbs (100)

In nearly all cases, yes. Fire damage done to the article (be it vehicle or building) must be revealed to the buyer.

 
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Answer by  janedoe (701)

The usual standard is "buyer beware." However, if the buyer has no reasonable means of discovering there was a fire (i.e. a reasonably diligent search of records) then you must disclose.

 
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Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

If the fire caused structural damage to the house or smoke damage, yes, it must be disclosed. If a claim was filed with insurance, you have to report it.

 
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Answer by  tina63 (273)

Yes, in selling a home, you must disclose any issue that could cause a house to be inhabitable. Otherwise, the buyer has a right to sue you for breach of implied warranty of habitability.

 
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