Can I sell a house in Iowa without updating the septic system?
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Can I sell a house in Iowa without updating the septic system?
I have a house i would like to sell, and have the people buying it update the
septic and pay for it, is that legal?
Asked on February 11, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
So long as you disclose all issues pertaining ot the septic system, including any violation of the building code, etc. and the buyer is still willing to purchase the premises in that condition, then you may sell your house without updating the septic system. That having been said, non-dosclure can potentially result in legal action against you.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can, if you disclose to them any issues with the system or any failure of it to comply with current sanitation or building code, etc., and they voluntarily accept it in that condition, with knowledge of the problems. If you don't disclose it, however, they you will have committed fraud and they could take legal action against you.
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