COLUMBUS, Ohio — For those looking to buy a home, the Residential Property Disclosure Form could be the difference between a dream house and a nightmare.
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing wants to make sure potential buyers know what is covered in disclosures and what’s not.
Mandatory disclosures include the presence of hazardous materials, such as lead or asbestos, drainage issues, underground storage tanks or wells, or anything hidden on the property that could be dangerous to the new owner…