The Rule That Doesn't Care How Old The System Is
Two Classifications, Two Very Different Bills
The cost swing sits entirely on which word appears in the report. That is the mechanism sellers need to understand before a buyer's attorney raises it for them.
The Inspection Itself Is What Sets The Rule In Motion
Why This Lands Harder In Franklin Lakes Than In A Sewered Town
The Market Isn't Giving Sellers Room To Absorb A Surprise
A Sequence That Keeps You In Control
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an older septic system that passes the realty-transaction rule still need to be disclosed? Yes. Even where the rule doesn't force replacement, the system's actual condition is a material fact in the transaction. Treating it as a disclosed negotiating point rather than a hidden variable protects a seller far better than hoping it never comes up.