[WSBARP] HB 1951

[Eric Nelsen]

The redline was attached to Doug’s post—I didn’t see any deletions, and only the additions I saw were of the identical question inserted in three statutes that dictate form of the disclosure statement for various types of property.

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 Kary Krismer
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 1:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] HB 1951


I'm not seeing a new revised bill red-line yet, but I did once see a property where it would be appropriate to have the question in the environmental section.  The listing described "some water damage" but when you opened the door you saw all the carpet was removed, water spots all over the subfloor, corner sheet rock flashing rusting and the urine smell would have knocked you over!  But I have a hard time seeing that most the rest of that would be environmental--e.g. chewing on wires.

Kary L. Krismer

206 723-2148
On 2/2/2022 12:06 PM, Eric Nelsen wrote:
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
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com><mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Douglas Owens
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:45 AM
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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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