MOLD LANGUAGE FOR THE PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE

To further aid in detecting mold or potential mold problems, the following questions may be added to the Tennessee Residential Property Condition Disclosure.

[ The sample language provided below is meant to serve as a guide for REALTORS® to use in their Property Disclosure Forms. Legal Counsel should be consulted in the preparation of all real estate transaction documents. Use of this sample language does not eliminate the potential exposure of a REALTOR® in connection with mold disclosure. ]

Are there, or have there ever been, any visible signs of mold on the Property? If yes, please explain. ____________________________________________________________

Are there any musty odors on the Property? If yes, please specify the nature and possible sources thereof, if known. ___________________________________________________

[ The seller is required to disclose flooding or drainage problems on the Tennessee Property Condition Disclosure. You may be more specific by adding the following question: ]

Has any flooding or other water intrusion or accumulation occurred with respect to the Property? If yes, please disclose when, the extent and the nature thereof (including whether the source thereof was clean or sewer water). _________________________________________________________________________

Has the Property experienced any roof or plumbing leaks? If yes, please disclose when and the nature thereof. _____________________________________________________

Please identify any water stains on flooring or walls and the cause thereof. _________________________________________________________________________

Have the heating, cooling and ventilating systems been regularly maintained? ______________ Please disclose any problems and repairs made in connection with same.

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Are there any window or door leaks on the Property? If yes, please describe in detail. _________________________________________________________________________

Does the Property contain landscape sprinklers that are, or have been, aimed at the exterior of any of the structures on the property? If yes, please explain when and where. __________________________________________________________________________

Have any repairs or treatment, other than routine maintenance, been made to the Property to eliminate mold? If yes, please disclose when and the nature and extent thereof. ___________________________________________________________________________