I just leased the upper and lower duplexes in a house built in 1911. A problem arose where the "handyman" was called out. He immediately asked me in the owner/landlord had told me it was haunted and that was the reason he and his family had moved out.
I know there is a clause in selling houses to disclose abnormal occurrences, but I wonder does this include rentals?
And btw the landlord showed up a few minutes later and confirmed the occurrences.
2007-03-24 15:43:16 · 6 answers · asked by c m 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
As satarnag pointed out, you cannot be required to point out what may be considered fiction to many. You can likely expect numerous breaches of lease agreements if it is indeed haunted. As for the legalities of non disclosure you would have to ask a real estate attorney in your state if local landlord tenant law requires such. There are some people that might just jump at the chance to live there if it truly is haunted.
2007-03-24 18:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Myron 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 08:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by hume 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he does not have to disclose that the house might be haunted because hauntings are not a proven science. Just like he doesn't have to disclose that Santa visits every year and that Satan lives in the basement.
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2007-03-24 17:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you will not find that on an documents. Things such as water damage, mold, lead based paints, yes. But not being haunted. Tell him you want a rent reduction and see what he does.
2007-03-24 15:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by bpl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps ethically speaking it is, but in a strict business sense I would say no.
2007-03-24 15:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the landlord should've told you about it
2007-03-24 15:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by josephcodner 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋