Massachusetts Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Massachusetts does not have a mandatory statutory seller disclosure form, but follows caveat emptor with important exceptions. Sellers must not conceal known defects and must comply with lead paint laws.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Massachusetts

• No mandatory comprehensive disclosure form (caveat emptor applies)
• Must not actively conceal or misrepresent known defects
• Lead paint disclosure mandatory (very strict enforcement)
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance required
• Title V septic system inspection required before sale
• Voluntary disclosure form widely used in practice

Timeline Requirements

Lead paint notification must be provided before sale; Title V inspection within 2 years of sale

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

Strong lead paint liability (triple damages possible); seller liable for fraud/concealment; Title V violations can block sale

How Show & Disclose Helps Massachusetts Sellers

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