Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Property Disclosure

I have two sewer lines. The original one is capped at the house and no longer being used. The second one is the brand new one, from the house clear to the main. In our town we are responsible for the sewer line clear too the main. The city would not sign off but said they were satisfied. The question on the discloser form is � I am aware of material defects in the septic, sanitary sewer or other disposal system�. To the best of my knowledge there are no material defects. What obligation to the buyer do I have? Do I have to explain about the double line? I want no problems in the future concerning the sell.


Asked on 7/12/07, 5:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Olson The Olson Law Firm, LLC

Re: Property Disclosure

First, not sure what you mean when you say city would not sign off...city isn't relevant to this contract. Under the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act essentially if you don't know of a problem or there was a problem and you have good faith reason to believe the problem has been repaired, it's appropriate to say NO regarding the septic, sewer question. If I were you I'd explain just what you said, there's an old sewer that isn't used and there's this other brand new sewer. Was there a problem with the old sewer that might be concerning? If not I don't see any real red flags from what you said.

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Answered on 7/13/07, 10:33 am


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