Buying a home in Missouri
Ironically, Missouri (the "Show Me" state) doesn’t expect home sellers to show homebuyers much. Its real estate law is based on the "let the buyer beware" principle. So don’t expect any comprehensive disclosure forms. In some ways, this is good. It means those purchasing homes know they must investigate and satisfy themselves that they know what they’re buying. Many will want to commission a home inspection to get some reassurance from a professional. Slightly weirdly, Missouri state law does require a couple of disclosures. But only on certain highly restricted grounds. Sellers must tell buyers in writing if the property:- Is now or ever has been used for the production of any methamphetamine
- Has ever been the site of a child endangerment episode involving physical injury