1.) Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (42 U.S. Code § 4852d) – Prospective buyers must be presented with paperwork related to lead-based paint and any potential hazards it may cause if the property was produced before 1978.

2.) Residential Property Disclosure and Disclaimer Statement (§ 10-702): This document allows the seller to either sell the home “as-is” via a disclaimer or provide a detailed list of the property’s physical condition and known defects. In either case, the seller must disclose any latent defects: hidden issues that could threaten the health or safety of the occupants and would not be obvious during a standard inspection.  The document also includes the following mandatory disclosures: 

• Chesapeake Bay Critical Area: This notice informs the buyer if the property sits within 1,000 feet of the Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries, which triggers specific environmental and building restrictions (§ 14-117)/
• Conservation Easements: The seller must disclose if there is a legal agreement on the property that limits its development or use to protect natural resources (§ 10-705).