§177. Liability
A seller is not liable for any error, inaccuracy or omission of any information required to be delivered to the purchaser under this subchapter if: [PL 1999, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
1. Without actual knowledge. The error, inaccuracy or omission was not within the actual knowledge of the seller or was based on information provided by a public agency or by another person with a professional license or special knowledge who provided a written or oral report or opinion that the seller reasonably believed to be correct; and
[PL 1999, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
2. Without negligence. The seller was not negligent in obtaining information from a 3rd party and transmitting that information to the purchaser.
[PL 1999, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 476, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 7: CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE
Subchapter 1-A: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES
33 §172. Applicability; exemptions
33 §173-A. Information provided
33 §174. Delivery and time of disclosure; cancellation of contract
33 §175. Change in circumstances
33 §176. Rights and duties of seller and purchaser