43-4-44. Property condition disclosure statement.
The following form shall be used for the property condition disclosure statement, with a designated space at the top of each page after the first page to write in the property address and a designated space at the bottom of each page for each seller and buyer to initial:
SELLER'S PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
RESIDENTIAL-SDCL 43-4-44
Seller(s)________________________________________________________
Property Address_________________________________________________
This Disclosure Statement concerns the real property identified above and offered for sale. This disclosure is required by law to be completed by sellers of real property and given to potential buyers. This form can have important legal consequences. If you do not understand this form, you should seek advice from a competent source.
Seller states that the information contained in this disclosure fully reflects the Seller’s knowledge of the matters disclosed as of the date affixed to the form. If any material fact changes prior to closing, the seller MUST disclose that change in a written amendment to this disclosure statement and give the same to the buyer.
This statement is a DISCLOSURE OF THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY in compliance with South Dakota law § 43-4-38. It is NOT A WARRANTY of ANY KIND by the Seller or anyone representing any party in a transaction. It is NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY INSPECTIONS OR WARRANTIES either party may wish to obtain.
Seller hereby authorizes any agent representing any party in this transaction to provide a copy of this statement to any person or entity in connection with any actual or anticipated sale of the property.
If the answer to any of the following requires more space for explanation, please fully explain in comments or on an attached separate sheet.
I. LOT OR TITLE INFORMATION
1.When did you purchase or build the home? ___________/____________
MonthYear
Know
and how often ___________
Payable to whom:_________
For what purpose: _________
(i.e. annually, semi-annually, monthly)
Additional Comments
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
II. STRUCTURAL INFORMATION
Know
Additional Comments
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
III. SYSTEMS/UTILITIES INFORMATION
Additional Comments
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
IV. HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Are you aware of any existing hazardous conditions of the property and are you aware of any tests having been performed?
If the answer is yes to any of the questions below, please explain in additional comments or on an attached separate sheet.
Existing Conditions
Tests Performed
V. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
If yes, attach a copy of the maintenance agreement.
_____ public or _____ private
Additional Comments
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
VI. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
CLOSING SECTION
The Seller hereby certifies that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of the Seller's information, knowledge, and belief as of the date of the Seller's signature below. If any of these conditions change before conveyance of title to this property, the change will be disclosed in a written amendment to this disclosure statement.
____________________________________________________________________________
SellerDateSellerDate
THE SELLER AND THE BUYER MAY WISH TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AND INSPECTIONS OF THE PROPERTY TO OBTAIN A TRUE REPORT AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATE PROVISIONS IN ANY CONTRACT OF SALE AS NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE BUYER WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AND INSPECTIONS.
I/We acknowledge receipt of a copy of this statement on the date appearing beside my/our signature(s) below. Any agent representing any party to this transaction makes no representations and is not responsible for any conditions existing in the property.
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BuyerDate BuyerDate
Source: SL 1993, ch 325, § 8; SL 1994, ch 337, § 4; SL 2005, ch 230, § 1; SL 2007, ch 250, § 1; SL 2008, ch 224, § 1; SL 2011, ch 196, § 13; SL 2020, ch 192, § 1; SL 2021, ch 190, § 1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 04 - Transfer Of Property
Section 43-4-1 - Transfer of property defined.
Section 43-4-3 - Property not subject to transfer.
Section 43-4-4 - Voluntary transfer of property defined.
Section 43-4-5 - Transfer without writing where not required by statute.
Section 43-4-6 - Transfer in writing a grant.
Section 43-4-7 - Grant takes effect upon delivery by grantor--Presumption as to delivery.
Section 43-4-8 - Absolute delivery of grant required--Conditional delivery ineffective.
Section 43-4-9 - Constructive delivery of grant--Agreement of parties.
Section 43-4-10 - Constructive delivery of grant to stranger for benefit of grantee.
Section 43-4-11 - Escrow delivery of grant.
Section 43-4-12 - Redelivery of grant does not transfer title.
Section 43-4-13 - Grant interpreted as contract.
Section 43-4-14 - Construction of grant--Limitations--Operative words.
Section 43-4-15 - Irreconcilable parts of grant--Prevailing part.
Section 43-4-16 - Grantee favored in interpretation of grant--Exception.
Section 43-4-19 - Transfer of present interest and benefit of condition or covenant.
Section 43-4-20 - Definition of terms.
Section 43-4-21 - Imposition and amount of real estate transfer fee.
Section 43-4-22 - Exemptions from real estate transfer fee.
Section 43-4-23 - Exempt transfers to be marked.
Section 43-4-26 - Falsification of value of real estate or false claim of exemption as misdemeanor.
Section 43-4-37 - Definition of terms for required disclosures in certain real estate transfers.
Section 43-4-38 - Buyer furnished completed disclosure statement prior to written offer--Amendment.
Section 43-4-39 - Terminating written offer made prior to disclosure statement.
Section 43-4-40 - Liability for defect disclosed in statement.
Section 43-4-41 - Good faith disclosure required.
Section 43-4-42 - Liability for failure to comply with disclosure statement requirements.
Section 43-4-43 - Application of disclosure statement requirements.
Section 43-4-44 - Property condition disclosure statement.
Section 43-4-46 - Transfer defined.
Section 43-4-47 - Private transfer fee defined.
Section 43-4-48 - Private transfer fee obligation defined.
Section 43-4-51 - Disclosure of private transfer fee obligations.
Section 43-4-53 - Amendment to notice of transfer fee.
Section 43-4-54 - Effect of failure to record notice of private transfer fee obligation.
Section 43-4-57 - Recorded affidavit constitutes prima facie evidence of stated facts.