Ohio Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Ohio requires a detailed residential property disclosure form covering the property's condition, systems, environmental hazards, and known defects. The form is mandated by statute.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Ohio

• Residential Property Disclosure Form required by statute
• Detailed questions about each system and component
• Environmental conditions (lead, asbestos, radon, underground tanks)
• Water and sewer system details including well tests
• Structural defects and repairs
• Known flooding or water intrusion
• Roof condition and age
• Termite or pest damage

Timeline Requirements

Must be provided before buyer signs purchase agreement

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

Buyer may rescind within 3 days of receipt; seller liable for actual damages from misrepresentation; court costs and attorney fees possible

How Show & Disclose Helps Ohio Sellers

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