It is a very beneficial form, because the more a seller discloses the less likelihood that there will be ill will from the buyers. In California you can never disclose too much, but what do I know. IF you think it is unnecessary disclosures remember CAR came up with a form with numerous attorneys putting their heads together to protect all parties...

Endre Barath, Jr. nailed this one!

ALLEN TURNER - believe me, disclosures are good for sellers! Saves them future lawsuits.

Allen,

Endre Barath, Jr. answered you perfectly.  A

I'm with Endre Barath, Jr.  on this. I think it's a good form to have completed by the seller, and that can be requested in the offer

Endre Barath, Jr. has your answer.

 When in doubt, disclose.  Repeat as necessary.  And it's always necessary.   

Endre Barath, Jr. seems to have the answer for you. 

Oh boy ... I would not even go there with "unnecessary disclosures."  Are you kidding me?  The more disclosures provided the better for the seller and the potential buyer.  Over 80% of the post closing lawsuits in CA are the result of failure to disclose. 

I highly recommend that you take contract training courses. 

As litigious as CA consumers are? Write a War and Peace of disclosures. ESPECIALLY if the agent is a principal or has a non-arm's length relationship to the seller. "Known, should have known or facts that could have been reasonably discovered." is the measure here in Arizona and we are very similar to California in practice.
There is no good to be served by concealing any material facts on a technicality. As a broker my primary consideration is to stay the hell out of the courtroom.
Before taking/marketing the listing, we research the property carefully enough with public records to eliminate any seller amnesia. ;)

It is not required by law and an escrow can close without it.  The burden is on the agent and their company to disclose that it should have been disclosed to their client.

I always use SPQ along with many other disclosures. 

Your TC or your broker will provide you with a list of forms you have to get ready. As far as I know, even we all use CAR forms, different brokers require different sets. 

Perplexed that a CA Broker would be asking this!!

Please go to CAR.org and look up the residential sales disclosure forms.

They have a listing of which ones are required and when.

I will have to rely upon the advice of others.

We have similar issues in my jurisdiction.

Optional.....I think

broker dependent.

I know if you have this form today, we will be required to have it next year...

Only CAR.

Lots of laws and lawsuits in CA.

Good luck.

  Disclose, disclose, disclose!  It will shield the Seller and the Realtors.

AS Endre Barath, Jr. stated and I always repeat to my clients, if you don't know they answer, then indicate that, do not guess.

Good question for California folks.  I haven't a clue.