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What you must disclose to a buyer in Arizona.

Arizona uses the AAR "Seller Property Disclosure Statement" (SPDS). Like Florida, AZ is caveat emptor with a "duty to disclose known material facts" carve-out reinforced by the Hill v. Jones line of cases.

Legal note: SPDS is NOT statutorily required in AZ but it is universally expected and using it shields you from "concealment" claims. Skipping it on a FSBO sale is a red flag to buyers and to title insurers.

  1. 01 · Strongly recommended

    Hill v. Jones, 151 Ariz. 81 (App. 1986) [common-law duty]

    Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)

    Issued by Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR)

    6-page form: structural, mechanical, environmental (including swimming pools — heavy AZ-specific section), HOA/CC&R disclosure, water source (municipal vs well), septic, termite history. Pool fencing compliance is heavily litigated — answer honestly.

    Open the official form ↗

  2. 02 · Required

    42 U.S.C. § 4852d

    Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (federal)

    Issued by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    Mandatory for any residential property BUILT BEFORE 1978. The seller must disclose known lead-based-paint hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home". Buyer has a 10-day inspection window. Skip this and the sale can be unwound after closing — federal law trumps state.

    Open the official form ↗

Need a hand?

The Sell & Connect pack includes your state's full disclosure pack and a written step-by-step guide to the forms — general information, not legal advice — plus a referral to a licensed Arizona real-estate attorney if your situation is more involved.

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Important: YouSellSmart provides materials and process — not legal advice. The forms above are maintained by their issuing associations; verify the link is the current published version before you sign. State law updates annually.