New York State
Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001
Customer Service: (518) 474-4429
www.dos.ny.gov
Property Condition Disclosure Statement
Name of Seller or Sellers:
Property Address:
General Instructions:
The Property Condition Disclosure Act requires the seller of residential real property to cause this disclosure statement or a copy of
thereof to be delivered to a buyer or buyer’s agent prior to the signing by the buyer of a binding contract of sale.
Purpose of Statement:
This is a statement of certain conditions and information concerning the property known to the seller. This Disclosure Statement is not a
warranty of any kind by the seller or by any agent representing the seller in this transaction. It is not a substitute for any inspections or tests
and the buyer is encouraged to obtain his or her own independent professional inspections and environmental tests and also is encouraged to
check public records pertaining to the property.
A knowingly false or incomplete statement by the seller on this form may subject the seller to claims by the buyer prior to or after the
transfer of title. In the event a seller fails to perform the duty prescribed in this article to deliver a Disclosure Statement prior to the signing by
the buyer of a binding contract of sale, the buyer shall receive upon the transfer of title a credit of $500 against the agreed upon purchase price
of the residential real property.
“Residential real property” means real property improved by a one to four family dwelling used or occupied, or intended to be used or
occupied, wholly or partly, as the home or residence of one or more persons, but shall not refer to (a) unimproved real property upon which
such dwellings are to be constructed or (b) condominium units or cooperative apartments or (c) property on a homeowners’ association that is
not owned in fee simple by the seller.
Instruction to the Seller:
a. Answer all questions based upon your actual knowledge.
b. Attach additional pages with your signature if additional space is required.
c. Complete this form yourself.
d. If some items do not apply to your property, check “NA” (Non-applicable). If you do not know the answer
check “ Unknown.”
Seller’s Statement:
The seller makes the following representations to the buyer based upon the seller’s actual knowledge at the time of signing this
document. The seller authorized his or her agent, if any, to provide a copy of this statement to a prospective buyer of the residential real
property. The following are representations made by the seller and are not the representations of the seller’s agent.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. How long have you owned the property? ......................................................................................................
2. How long have you occupied the property? ………………………………………………….....................
3. What is the age of the structure or structures? ……………………………………………………………
Note to buyer – If the structure was built before 1978 you are encouraged to investigate for the
presence of lead based paint.
4. Does anybody other than yourself have a lease, easement or any other right to use or occupy any
part of your property other than those stated in documents available in the public record, such as
rights to use a road or path or cut trees or crops? ………………………………………………………..
Yes No Unknown NA
5. Does anybody else claim to own any part of your property? If yes, explain below ………………….. Yes No Unknown NA
6. Has anyone denied you access to the property or made a formal legal claim challenging your title
to the property? If yes, explain below …………………………………………………………………….. Yes No Unknown NA
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