Disclosure

[soniaj]

I had bought a condominium two years ago. On my disclosure papers, the prior owner/condo. association treasurer had indicated that there was no litigation pending. One year after I moved in, the condo association was charged with possible discrimination by the State of Michigan. This originated with a complaint filed by a renter of one of the units one year before I moved in. This renter filed a discrimination complaint with the HUD. As a result of the charge, the condo association tried to defend itself in the case. Unfortunately, there was much lawyer charges which all of the co-owners were responsible for (assessment). Since the charge originated with a complaint, should the prior owner have disclosed the situation as it had created further financial obligations. Also, the prior owner had served as President on the association board. Should I be able to legally recover the assessment total? The charge was just resolved.

 

[HomeGuru]

If the complaint was filed prior to closing, the Seller had a duty to disclose.

 

[soniaj]

Thank you HomeGuru for your response. Is there any legal document that states disclosure policies or the fact that the previous owner did not disclose is enough evidence?

 

[HomeGuru]

Check the Michigan Seller disclosure law.