Washington DC Property Disclosure Statement

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The District of Columbia requires most sellers of residential real property consisting of one to four dwelling units to deliver a completed Seller's Disclosure Statement to the prospective buyer before or at the time the buyer executes a purchase agreement (or installment contract or lease with option to purchase). This obligation is imposed by the Residential Real Property Seller Disclosure Act, D.C. Code §§ 42-1301 through 42-1311.

The statement requires the seller to disclose defects or other information actually known to the seller. Disclosures must be made in good faith (honesty in fact). The form is not a warranty of any kind by the seller or the seller's agent. It is not a substitute for inspections or warranties the buyer may obtain.

Sellers of condominium units, cooperative units, or lots in a homeowners association complete the form only as to the unit or lot itself (not common elements or areas outside the unit/lot)., -

Property and Seller Identification

Date of this Statement: [[Statement Date]]

Seller Name(s): [[Seller Full Name(s)]]

Property Address: [[Street Address]], Washington, DC [[ZIP Code]]

Legal Description / Square / Lot (if known): [[Legal Description or Square and Lot]]

Type of Property: [[Single-Family / Condominium Unit / Cooperative Unit / Townhouse / Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex / Other]]

Year Built (approximate): [[Year Built]]

Seller has owned the property since: [[Ownership Start Date]]

Seller has occupied the property since: [[Occupancy Start Date]]

Is the property currently occupied by the seller? [[Yes / No]], -

Association / HOA Status (check all that apply)

• Condominium association? [[Yes / No]]
• Cooperative association? [[Yes / No]]
• Homeowners association with mandatory participation and fees? [[Yes / No]]

If any association applies, this disclosure provides information only as to the seller's unit or lot, and not as to any common elements, common areas or other areas outside of the unit or lot.

HOA / Condo / Coop Name (if applicable): [[Association Name or N/A]]

Monthly or Annual Fees (current): $[[Monthly or Annual Fee Amount or N/A]]

Special Assessments (pending or recent): [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe amount, purpose, timing]], -

Purpose of Statement

This Statement is a disclosure by the Seller of the defects or information actually known by the Seller concerning the property, in compliance with the District of Columbia Residential Real Property Seller Disclosure Act. Unless otherwise advised, the Seller does not possess an expertise in construction, architecture, engineering, or any other specific area related to the construction of the improvements on the property or the land. Also, unless otherwise advised, the Seller has not conducted any inspection of generally inaccessible areas such as the foundation or roof.

THIS STATEMENT IS NOT A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY THE SELLER OR BY ANY AGENT REPRESENTING THE SELLER IN THIS TRANSACTION, AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY INSPECTIONS OR WARRANTIES THE BUYER MAY WISH TO OBTAIN.

Seller Disclosure

The Seller discloses the following information with the knowledge that, even though this is not a warranty, the Seller specifically makes the following statements based on the seller's actual knowledge at the signing of this document. The following are statements made solely by the Seller and are not the statements of the Seller's agent(s), if any. This information is a disclosure only and is not intended to be a part of any contract between Buyer and Seller., -

A. Structural Conditions

1. Roof

Age of roof: [[0-5 years / 5-10 years / 10-15 years / 15+ years / Unknown]]

Is the roof a common element maintained by condominium or cooperative (no further roof disclosure required by seller)? [[Yes / No]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any current leaks or evidence of past or present moisture intrusion from the roof? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe location, date, repairs]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any existing fire retardant treated (FRT) plywood? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

2. Fireplace(s) / Chimney(s)

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any defects in the working order of the fireplace(s) or chimney(s)? [[Yes / No / Not Applicable]], If yes: [[Describe]]

Does the seller know when the chimney(s) and/or flue were last inspected and/or serviced? [[Yes / No]], If yes: [[Date and details]]

3. Basement / Cellar / Lower Level

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any current leaks or evidence of moisture in the basement or lower level? [[Yes / No / Not Applicable]], If yes: [[Describe location, frequency, cause, repairs]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any structural defects in the foundation or basement walls? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

4. Walls, Ceilings, and Floors (interior structural)

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any structural defects in walls, ceilings, or floors? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe location and nature]]

5. Insulation

Does the seller have actual knowledge of the presence of urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI)? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe location]]

6. Windows and Exterior Doors

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any windows or exterior doors not in normal working order? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

7. Other Structural Items

Are there any other known structural defects, settling, cracking, or conditions materially affecting the value or safety of the property? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Full description]], -

B. Operating Condition of Property Systems

1. Heating System

Is the heating system a common element maintained by condominium or cooperative (no further disclosure required)? [[Yes / No]]

Type of system: [[Forced Air / Radiator / Heat Pump / Electric Baseboard / Steam / Other / Not Applicable]]

Heating Fuel: [[Natural Gas / Electric / Oil / Propane / Other]]

Age of system: [[0-5 years / 5-10 years / 10-15 years / 15+ years / Unknown]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge that heat is not supplied to any finished rooms? [[Yes / No]], If yes: [[Describe]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any defects in the heating system? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

Additional components: Humidifier present? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], Any known defects? [[Yes / No / N/A]]

Electronic air filter present? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], Any known defects? [[Yes / No / N/A]]

2. Air Conditioning / Cooling System

Is the air conditioning a common element maintained by condominium or cooperative (no further disclosure required)? [[Yes / No]]

Type of system: [[Central AC / Heat Pump / Window/Wall Units / Other / Not Applicable]]

Cooling Fuel: [[Electric / Other]]

Age of system: [[0-5 years / 5-10 years / 10-15 years / Unknown]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge that cooling is not supplied to any finished rooms? [[Yes / No / Not Applicable]], If yes: [[Describe]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any problems or defects in the cooling system? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

3. Plumbing System

Water supply: [[Public / Well / Other]]

Sewage disposal: [[Public Sewer / Septic / Other]]

Water heater fuel: [[Natural Gas / Electric / Oil / Other / Tankless]]

Age of water heater (approx.): [[Age or Unknown]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any defects with the plumbing system (pipes, fixtures, drains, water pressure, water heater, etc.)? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

4. Electrical System

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any defects in the electrical system, including fuses, circuit breakers, outlets, wiring, service panel, or GFCI/AFCI protection? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe, include any known work or upgrades]]

Service amperage (if known): [[Amps or Unknown]], -

C. Appliances and Fixtures Included in the Sale

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any defects with the following appliances or fixtures? Answer for each. If an item is not present or not included, mark N/A.

If any defects noted above, provide full additional explanation:

[[Full appliance and fixture defect explanations]], -

D. Exterior, Environmental, and Site Conditions

1. Exterior Drainage and Grading

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any problem with drainage, standing water, erosion, or grading on the property? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe location and any remediation]]

2. Prior Damage to Property

Does the seller have actual knowledge whether the property has previously been damaged by any of the following?

• Fire: [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Details and repairs]]
• Wind / Storm: [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Details and repairs]]
• Flooding or water intrusion (other than roof/basement already noted): [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Details and repairs]]

3. Wood-Destroying Insects, Rodents, and Pests

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any current or past infestation or treatment for wood-destroying insects (termites, carpenter ants, etc.), rodents, or other pests? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe type, dates, treatment, and any damage/repairs]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any prior damage or repairs due to previous infestation? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

4. Asbestos and Other Hazardous Materials

Does the seller have actual knowledge of the presence of asbestos-containing materials (insulation, flooring, siding, etc.)? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Location and condition]]

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any other hazardous or toxic materials on the property (e.g., mold beyond normal, lead in soil, chemicals)? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

5. Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

Are there currently any underground fuel storage tanks on the property? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Fuel type, capacity, location, age, condition]]

Have there been any underground fuel storage tanks on the property in the past? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Removed? When? By whom? Any known issues?]]

6. DC Soil Disclosure

The characteristic of the soil on the Property as described by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture in the Soil Survey of the District of Columbia published in Urban Land 1976 and as shown on the Soil Maps of the District of Columbia at the back of that publication is [[Urban land / Other specific series or "Seller has not investigated beyond actual knowledge"]].

Seller has actual knowledge of any unusual soil conditions, fill, or instability? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

7. Other Environmental or Site Conditions

Are there any other known environmental conditions, wetlands, flood zone designation, protected trees, or site issues that materially affect the property? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe, include any FEMA or District maps known]], -

E. Other Required and Material Disclosures

1. Zoning, Historic, and Land Use

Is the property located in a historic district or subject to historic preservation review or landmark designation? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Provide details and any restrictions known]]

Are there any known zoning violations, setback issues, illegal additions, or unpermitted work? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

2. Code Compliance and Violations

Does the seller have actual knowledge of any outstanding building, housing, or other code violations, stop-work orders, or notices from DC government? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe and status]]

3. Tenancy and Occupancy

Is or was the property subject to an existing residential lease or tenancy at the time the seller decided to sell? [[Yes / No]], If yes: [[Lease end date, tenant rights, any disputes]]

4. Litigation and Disputes

Is the seller aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims, boundary disputes, easements disputes, or HOA disputes affecting the property? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Describe]]

5. Special Assessments and Fees

Are there any pending or proposed special assessments (beyond regular HOA fees) for the property or the association (e.g., roof, HVAC, structural, capital projects)? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Amount, purpose, expected timing]]

6. Other Material Facts

Are there any other conditions, defects, or facts known to the seller that a reasonable buyer would want to know because they materially affect the value, desirability, or safety of the property (including but not limited to deaths on the property, criminal activity, neighborhood nuisances, or insurance claims history)? [[Yes / No / Unknown]], If yes: [[Provide complete details]], -

Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (For Housing Built Before 1978)

Target Housing Built Before 1978: [[Yes / No / Unknown, If unknown, assume pre-1978 for safety]]

Federal law (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, 42 U.S.C. 4852d) requires disclosure of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in target housing (pre-1978 residential).

Seller's Disclosure (check one for each):

• Seller has actual knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (including any reports or records): [[Yes / No]], If yes, provide known information or attach reports: [[Details or "See attached"]]

• Seller has provided the buyer with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (e.g., test results, prior inspections): [[Yes / No / N/A]]

Buyer Acknowledgment (to be completed by buyer upon receipt):

• Buyer has received copies of all information listed above and the federally required pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home": [[Yes]]

• Buyer has received the lead hazard information pamphlet: [[Yes]]

• Buyer has had the opportunity to have the housing tested for lead-based paint and/or hazards: [[Acknowledged]]

Certification of Accuracy

The seller(s) certify that the information provided in this lead disclosure is accurate to the best of the seller's actual knowledge., -

Signatures and Certification

Seller Certification

The undersigned Seller(s) certify that the information in this Seller's Disclosure Statement is true and complete to the best of Seller's actual knowledge as of the date signed below. Seller understands that this disclosure is made in good faith and is based solely on actual knowledge. Seller acknowledges the duty to update this disclosure if any information becomes materially inaccurate prior to settlement or occupancy by the buyer.

Seller 1 Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Seller 1 Signature Date]]

Printed Name: [[Seller 1 Full Name]]

Seller 2 Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Seller 2 Signature Date]]

Printed Name: [[Seller 2 Full Name]]

Agent Acknowledgment (if applicable)

The undersigned agent(s) acknowledge receipt of this disclosure from the Seller and that they have provided a copy to the prospective buyer or buyer's agent.

Listing Agent Signature / Printed Name / Date: [[Listing Agent Name / Signature / Date]]

Buyer's Agent (if any): [[Buyer's Agent Name / Signature / Date]], -

Buyer Acknowledgment and Receipt

Buyer acknowledges receipt of this Seller's Disclosure Statement on [[Buyer Receipt Date]].

Buyer understands:

• This document discloses only information actually known to the Seller.
• This is not a warranty or substitute for a professional home inspection, radon test, lead inspection, or other due diligence.
• If this disclosure was delivered after the buyer executed the purchase agreement, the buyer may have the right under D.C. Code § 42-1302(c) to terminate the agreement by written notice to the seller not later than 5 calendar days after receipt (subject to waiver rules).

Buyer 1 Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Buyer 1 Date]]

Printed Name: [[Buyer 1 Full Name]]

Buyer 2 Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Buyer 2 Date]]

Printed Name: [[Buyer 2 Full Name]], -

Completing, Updating, and Delivering the Disclosure, Step-by-Step

1. Gather your actual knowledge. Review any past inspection reports, repair invoices, insurance claims, HOA meeting minutes, contractor communications, and your personal observations. Only disclose what you actually know, do not speculate or investigate inaccessible areas unless you have knowledge.

2. Answer every question. Use "Yes", "No", "Unknown", or "N/A" as appropriate. If an item does not apply, mark N/A. Attach additional pages signed and dated if more space is needed.

3. Be specific on "Yes" answers. Include approximate dates, locations in the property, repairs performed, and any known remaining issues. Vague answers can create disputes later.

4. Disclose HOA/condo items only for your unit. Do not attempt to speak for common elements.

5. Attach supporting documents. Include any known lead reports, prior inspections, soil or environmental reports, HOA resale packages or assessment notices, and repair receipts.

6. Sign and date. All sellers who hold title should sign. If information changes after delivery but before closing, supplement the disclosure in writing promptly.

7. Deliver on time. Provide the signed statement to the buyer (or buyer's agent) by personal delivery, fax, or registered/certified mail before or at the moment the buyer signs the purchase contract. Retain proof of delivery and the buyer's signed acknowledgment.

8. If delivered late. The buyer generally has five (5) calendar days after receipt to terminate in writing and recover deposits, unless the buyer has waived the right by applying for financing (with lender notice), going to settlement, or taking occupancy.

9. Retain copies. Keep a fully executed copy with all attachments and proof of delivery for your records (recommended minimum 3, 5 years)., -

DC Residential Real Property Seller Disclosure, Key Statutory Reference Table

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

1. Treating the form as optional or "buyer beware." DC mandates the disclosure for covered residential transfers; failure exposes the seller to claims and gives the buyer a clear termination right.

2. Answering based on what you "think" or "assume" instead of actual knowledge. Stick to facts you know personally or from documents you have seen. Mark "Unknown" honestly.

3. Failing to update. If conditions change or you learn new information after delivery, provide a written supplement before closing.

4. Omitting the federal lead-based paint disclosures and pamphlet for pre-1978 homes. These are separate federal obligations that must be satisfied regardless of the DC form.

5. Over-disclosing for common elements when selling a condo/co-op unit. Limit responses to your unit.

6. Delivering after contract execution without documenting the 5-day clock and any waivers. Use certified delivery and obtain dated buyer acknowledgment.

7. Using the disclosure as a substitute for buyer inspections. Always encourage (and never discourage) independent professional inspections of structure, systems, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mold, radon, and lead.

8. Leaving questions blank. Answer every item. Use N/A or Unknown where appropriate and explain "Yes" answers fully., -

Disclaimer and Sources

Template example, not professional (legal, financial, or real estate) advice. This document is a production-ready template modeled on the District of Columbia Residential Real Property Seller Disclosure requirements. Statutes, regulations, forms, and interpretations change. Verify all information against current official sources before use, including the D.C. Code, D.C. Municipal Regulations (DCMR), the approved Seller's Disclosure Statement form (historically GCAAR #919 / 5 DCMR § 2708 and successors), and current EPA lead disclosure requirements. Consult a licensed D.C. real estate attorney or broker for your specific transaction. Buyer should always obtain independent professional inspections.

Primary sources (as of 2026-06):

• D.C. Code Title 42, Chapter 13, Residential Real Property Seller Disclosures (https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/titles/42/chapters/13)
• D.C. Code § 42-1302 (delivery timing and termination right)
• D.C. Code § 42-1305 (residential disclosure requirements)
• Form instructions and Seller's Disclosure Statement approved under District authority (DCMR Title 17 / 5 DCMR § 2100 series references)
• Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, 42 U.S.C. 4852d and implementing regulations
• EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"

Soil reference: Soil Survey of the District of Columbia, USDA Soil Conservation Service (Urban Land, 1976) as incorporated into the official DC disclosure form.

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