Seller's disclosure of deaths, alleged hauntings, criminal activity, or other stigmatizing events at the property, with buyer acknowledgment. Disclosure obligations vary significantly by state; some states expressly limit or prohibit mandatory disclosure of certain events.
The Death / Stigmatized Property Disclosure is a ready-to-use real estate template you can send for signature in minutes. It is written for 2 signers (seller and buyer) and, by default, expires 30 days after it is sent if left unsigned. It covers stigmatized property, death disclosure, disclosure, real estate, seller disclosure. Like every Abundera Sign template it is a convenience draft structured for ESIGN Act and UETA compliance, not a substitute for legal advice. Each signed copy is sealed with PAdES-LTA digital signatures, dual RFC 3161 timestamps, and a tamper-evident evidence package in WORM storage.
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# Death / Stigmatized Property Disclosure **Property Address:** ___________ **City, State, ZIP:** ___________ **Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):** ___________ **Seller Name(s):** ___________ **Date of Disclosure:** ___________ --- ## About This Disclosure A "stigmatized property" is one that has been psychologically impacted by an event or condition that, while having no physical impact on the structure, may affect the property's desirability or value to some buyers. Common stigmatizing conditions include deaths on the property, alleged paranormal activity, prior criminal activity, and reputational events. **State law varies widely.** Some states (e.g., California under Civil Code § 1710.2, New York under RPL § 443-a) provide that sellers are not obligated to disclose natural deaths, deaths by suicide, or perceived haunting; others (e.g., New Jersey) may require disclosure of violent or stigmatizing deaths or criminal use. Some states permit buyers to waive disclosure rights. A few states expressly prohibit disclosure of certain stigmatizing events to prevent discrimination. This form is designed to give sellers a structured way to make voluntary, informed disclosures and to document the buyer's acknowledgment — whether or not disclosure is legally required. Sellers should consult their broker and legal counsel regarding what their jurisdiction mandates, permits, or prohibits. **Answer Key:** Yes · No · Unknown · Declining to disclose (see note below) > **Note on "Declining to disclose":** In some jurisdictions, sellers are expressly permitted — or even prohibited from disclosing — certain events. If applicable state law limits or prohibits a specific disclosure, select "Declining to disclose" and describe the legal basis in the notes field. Declining to disclose does not imply the event occurred; it reflects the seller's reliance on a statutory protection or prohibition. --- ## Part I — Deaths on the Property **1. Has any person died on the property within the past three (3) years?** ___________ **If Yes — type of death:** ___________ **Date (approximate), location on property, and any other relevant facts:** ___________