California Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

California has the most comprehensive disclosure requirements in the nation. Sellers must complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, and several supplemental disclosures covering everything from earthquake zones to Mello-Roos taxes.

What Sellers Must Disclose in California

• Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) — detailed property condition form
• Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) — flood zones, fire hazard areas, earthquake fault zones, seismic hazard zones
• Supplemental Statutory Disclosure Form
• Mello-Roos and special tax district disclosures
• HOA disclosure package (for condos/planned developments)
• Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 homes)
• Smoke detector and water heater compliance statements
• Energy efficiency requirements (AB 1103)
• Deaths on property within 3 years
• Sex offender database notice (Megan's Law)

Timeline Requirements

TDS must be delivered as soon as practicable before transfer; buyer has 3 days to rescind after receiving TDS (5 days if mailed)

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

Buyer may rescind contract; seller liable for actual damages; agent also liable for failure to conduct visual inspection; statutory penalties up to $5,000 for NHD violations

How Show & Disclose Helps California Sellers

Managing disclosures is one of the most important — and most stressful — parts of selling your home. Show & Disclose gives California sellers a professional platform to:

• Organize your disclosures — Keep all disclosure documents in one place with timestamps showing when they were shared
• Share with buyer agents — Give agents access to your disclosures through your professional portal before showings
• Manage showings — Schedule, approve, and track all showing requests from one dashboard
• Collect feedback — Get automated post-showing feedback from every visiting agent
• Protect yourself — Digital timestamps prove you provided disclosures, reducing future liability

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