Is a fire in the home something that is to be disclosed in Missouri?

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Is a fire in the home something that is to be disclosed in Missouri?

I signed a disclosure document that
stated smoke damage but not the fire.

Asked on January 23, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Missouri

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

If the fire caused any structural damage to the home, you would have to disclose it, too. For example: a fire that damaged a wall, floor, or ceiling should be disclosed; a pan fire in a stove that caused smoke damage but no fire damage to the home only needs to have the smoke disclosed.


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