Ron Gorman Real Estate Agent for Historic St. Louis Neighborhoods

Thanks to all who originally responded to my post as to whether the seller has to disclose the incident of a murder or suicide in the home that they are selling.  What happens if the buyer (before closing) is told by another neighbor about the incident?  Assuming that the now aware buyer is upset...

In my office, we have had many discussions regarding disclosure of incidents of murder and/or suicide in a home that is listed for sale.  Does the seller have to disclose the fact that a murder and/or a suicide occured in the home that he has contracted to sell?  I realize that there is a potenti...