Iowa Admin. Code r. 193E-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, May 29, 2024

Rule 193E-14.1 - Property condition disclosure

The criteria of this chapter applies to transfers of real estate subject to Iowa Code chapter 558A. For purposes of this chapter, "transfer" means the same as Iowa Code section 558A.1(5) and "agent" means the same as Iowa Code section 558A.1(1).

(1)Additional disclosure. Nothing in this rule is intended to prevent any additional disclosure or to relieve the parties or agents in the transaction from making any disclosure otherwise mandated by law or contract.

(2)Licensee responsibilities to seller. At the time a licensee obtains a listing, the listing licensee obtains a completed disclosure signed and dated by each seller represented by the licensee.

a. A licensee representing a seller delivers the executed statement to a potential buyer, a potential buyer's agent, or any other third party who may be representing a potential buyer, prior to the seller's making a written offer to sell or the seller's accepting a written offer to buy.

b. The licensee representing a seller attempts to obtain the buyer's signature and date of signature on the statement and provides the seller and the buyer with fully executed copies of the disclosure and maintains a copy of the written acknowledgment in the transaction file. If the licensee is unable to obtain the buyer's signature, the licensee obtains other documentation establishing delivery of the disclosure and maintains the written documentation in the transaction file.

c. If the transaction closes, the listing broker maintains the completed disclosure statement for a minimum of five years.

d. The executed disclosure statement is delivered to the buyer(s) or the buyer's agent in accordance with Iowa Code section 558A.2(2). If there is more than one buyer, any one buyer or buyer's agent may accept delivery of the executed statement.

(3)Licensee responsibilities to buyer. A licensee representing a buyer in a transfer notifies the buyer of the seller's obligation to deliver the property disclosure statement.

a. If the disclosure statement is not delivered when mandated, the licensee notifies the buyer that the buyer may revoke or withdraw the offer and follows Iowa Code section 558A.2(2).

b. Reserved.

(4)Inclusion of written reports. A written report or opinion prepared by a person qualified to render the report or opinion may be included in a disclosure statement. A report may be prepared by those authorized by Iowa Code section 558A.4(1)"b."

a. The seller identifies the necessary disclosure items which are to be satisfied by the report.

b. If the report is prepared for the specific purpose of satisfying the disclosure criteria, the preparer of the report follows Iowa Code section 558A.4(1)"b."

c. A licensee representing a seller provides the seller with information on the proper use of reports if reports are used as part of the disclosure statement.

(5)Amended disclosure statement. A licensee's obligations with respect to any amended disclosure statement are the same as the licensee's obligations with respect to the original disclosure statement. A disclosure statement is amended if authorized by Iowa Code section 558A.3(2).

(6)Acknowledgment of receipt of disclosure statement by electronic means. Whether or not a licensee assists in a real estate transaction, electronic delivery of any property disclosure statement mandated by Iowa Code chapter 558A is not deemed completed until written acknowledgment of receipt is provided to the transferor by the transferee or the transferee's agent. Acceptable acknowledgment of receipt includes return of a fully executed copy of the property disclosure statement to the transferor by the transferee or the transferee's agent; or a letter, electronic mail, text message, or other written correspondence to the transferor from the transferee or the transferee's agent acknowledging receipt. A computer-generated read receipt, facsimile delivery confirmation, or other automated return message is not deemed acknowledgment of receipt for purposes of this rule.

(7)Minimum disclosure statement contents for all transfers. All property disclosure statements, whether or not a licensee assists in the transaction, contain at a minimum the information mandated by the following sample statement. No particular language is necessary in the disclosure statement provided that the necessary disclosure items are included and the disclosure complies with Iowa Code chapter 558A. To assist real estate licensees and the public, the commission recommends use of the following sample language:

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SELLER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Property address: ______________________________________________

PURPOSE:

Use this statement to disclose information as mandated by Iowa Code chapter 558A. This law obligates certain sellers of residential property that includes at least one and no more than four dwelling units to disclose information about the property to be sold. The following disclosures are made by the seller(s) and not by any agent acting on behalf of the seller(s).

INSTRUCTIONS TO SELLER(S):

1. Seller(s) completes this statement. Respond to all questions, or attach reports allowed by Iowa Code section 558A.4(2);

2. Disclose all known conditions materially affecting this property;

3. If an item does not apply to this property, indicate that it is not applicable(N/A);

4. Please provide information in good faith and make a reasonable effort to ascertain the necessary information. If the necessary information is unknown or is unavailable following a reasonable effort, use an approximation of the information, or indicate that the information is unknown (UNK). All approximations are identified as approximations (AP);

5. Additional pages may be attached as needed;

6. Keep a copy of this statement with your other important papers.

1. Basement/Foundation: Any known water or other problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

2. Roof: Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

3. Well and Pump: Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If N/A check here [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

Any known water tests? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of last report: ____/____/____

and results: ________________________________________________

4. Septic Tanks/Drain Fields: Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If N/A check here [ ]

Location of tank: _____________________________________________

Date tank last cleaned: ____/____/____

5. Sewer System: Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

6. Heating System(s): Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

7. Central Cooling System(s): Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

8. Plumbing System(s): Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

9. Electrical System(s): Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known repairs? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

10. Pest Infestation (e.g., termites, carpenter ants): Any known problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date(s) of treatment: ____/____/____

Any known structural damage? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date(s) of repairs/replacement: ____/____/____

11. Asbestos: Any known to be present in the structure? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, explain: ______________________________________________

12. Radon: Any known tests for the presence of radon gas? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, date of last report: ____/____/____

and results: ______________________________________________

13. Lead-Based Paint: Any known to be present in the structure? Yes [ ] No [ ]

14. Flood Plain: Do you know if the property is located in a flood plain? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, what is the flood plain designation? ______________________________________________

15. Zoning: Do you know the zoning classification of the property? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, what is the zoning classification? ________________________________

16. Covenants: Is the property subject to restrictive covenants? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, attach a copy or state where a true, current copy of the covenants can be obtained:

__________________________________________________

17. Shared or Co-Owned Features: Any features of the property known to be shared in common with adjoining landowners, such as walls, fences, roads, and driveways whose use or maintenance responsibility may have an effect on the property? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Any known "common areas" such as pools, tennis courts, walkways, or other areas co-owned with others, or a Homeowner's Association which has any authority over the property? Yes [ ] No [ ]

18. Physical Problems: Any known settling, flooding, drainage or grading problems? Yes [ ] No [ ]

19. Structural Damage: Any known structural damage? Yes [ ] No [ ]

You need to explain any "YES" response(s) above. Use the back of this statement or additional sheets as necessary: _________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

SELLER(S) DISCLOSURE:

Seller(s) discloses the information regarding this property based on information known or reasonably available to the Seller(s).

The Seller(s) has owned the property since ____/____/____. The Seller(s) certifies that as of the date signed this information is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge.

Seller(s) acknowledges that Buyer(s) be provided with the "Iowa Radon Home-Buyers and Sellers Fact Sheet" prepared by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Seller____________________________ Seller________________________

Date ____/____/____ Date ____/____/____

BUYER(S) ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

Buyer(s) acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Real Estate Disclosure Statement. This statement is not intended to be a warranty or to substitute for any inspection Buyer(s) may wish to obtain.

Buyer(s) acknowledges receipt of the "Iowa Radon Home-Buyers and Sellers Fact Sheet" prepared by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Buyer___________________________ Buyer________________________________

Date ____/____/____ Date ____/____/____

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A, 272C, 543B, and 558A.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 193E-14.1

ARC 7950B, lAB 7/15/09, effective 8/19/09; ARC 8285B, lAB 11/18/09, effective 12/23/09

Amended by IAB March 28, 2018/Volume XL, Number 20, effective 5/2/2018

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024