If there was a death in an apt or home are the future tenants told?

Question

I was just curious after watching some crime docs and noticed a lot of deaths occured in rentals. It got me wondering could I be living in a place where someone died and not know it? Is it illegal for the landlord not to disclose that? I know this is a morbid subject but I'm just very curious. Thanks

Answer 1

No they don't have to.  

Answer 2

They are not required to disclose this. In some places they might be required to disclose this to a buyer but not to a renter.

Most states require a seller to disclose anything to a buyer that would materially affect the property being sold. This issue is often a matter of interpretation.

You could always take a black light with you when viewing a prospective apartment.

On the serious side, my wife is a widow, her husband accidentally shot himself in their apartment. There are professional companies that do cleanup for this sort of this so it normally won't affect the next tenant.

Answer 3

You have to specifically ask that question to the landlord. If the landlord did not specifically ask when they purchased the home, chances are they would not know either.

Answer 4

Given  the  mortality  issue  with  humans ,

Most  places  have  had  someone  die  there  unless  it's  a  very  new  place .

The  landlord  is  Not  required  to  disclose  but  may  wish  to  if  an  undesirable  applies  and  they  want  to  discourage  them .

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Answer 5

I doubt that any state requires a landlord to disclose if someone previously died in a home.  A lot of people die from natural causes or accidents in their homes.  

Answer 6

Nope it's not a material fact.  Especially in rentals they do not need to disclose that fact, along with the sale of a home, it's not relevent and does not need to be disclosed.