[WSBARP] HB 1951

[Eric Nelsen]

So it looks like the proposed amendment to disclosures is now limited to addition of a single question to the “Environmental” Section:

[ ] Yes[ ] No[ ] Don't know *L. Is there any damage to the property from animals, including urine, feces, or other waste; chewing on wires or siding of main structure; or digging?

And all changes to the liability standards have been removed. Does that sound right?

I would note that because this question is in the “Environmental” section, per RCW 64.06.010(7)<https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=64.06.010>, this question can’t be waived if the answer to any Environmental question would be “yes.”

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Douglas Owens
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:45 AM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] HB 1951

Dear Listmates, during its executive session this morning the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee adopted a substitute bill for the above legislation and reported it out of the committee “do pass” on a 4-3 vote.  The substitute bill removes the deletion of the “don’t know” option for answering and indicates that sellers are not responsible for the answers, and allows answers based on the seller’s knowledge.  I attach a summary prepared by the committee.  Yours truly, Doug Owens
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