Florida Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Florida's Johnson v. Davis case established that sellers must disclose known material facts that affect property value and are not readily observable. While there's no statutory disclosure form, sellers have a common law duty to disclose.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Florida

• No mandatory statutory disclosure form, but strong common law duty to disclose
• Known material defects not readily observable by the buyer
• Sinkhole activity or reports
• Flood zone designation and prior flooding
• HOA/condo association information and assessments
• Chinese drywall presence (if applicable)
• Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) disclosures
• Lead-based paint (pre-1978 homes)
• Radon gas disclosure required by statute

Timeline Requirements

Disclosures should be made before or at time of contract; radon disclosure must be included in contract

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

Buyer may rescind contract; seller liable for actual and consequential damages; potential fraud liability for intentional concealment

How Show & Disclose Helps Florida Sellers

Managing disclosures is one of the most important — and most stressful — parts of selling your home. Show & Disclose gives Florida 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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