What types of facts should be disclosed to prevent concealment of material facts?

• A. All opinions about the property's future value.
• B. Only defects found by a professional inspector.
• C. Only defects the seller notices.
• D. Known defects or hazards that affect value or safety.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that sellers have to disclose known facts that could affect a property's value or safety to prevent any concealment. Material facts are those issues that would influence a buyer’s decision; if the seller knows about problems like structural cracks, water intrusion, mold, electrical hazards, or other conditions that could lower value or create safety risks, they should be disclosed. This goes beyond what a professional inspector has found or what the seller merely notices, because the seller’s knowledge itself matters and can reveal hidden issues. Opinions about future value aren’t the same as facts about current condition, so they aren’t the type of information that legally protects against misrepresentation. By sharing known defects or hazards that affect value or safety, the seller fulfills the duty to disclose and helps avoid concealment.