§ 558a-4

558A.4 Required information. 1. a. The disclosure statement shall include information relating to the condition and important characteristics of the property and structures located on the property, includingsignificant defects in the structural integrity of the structure, as provided in rules whichshall be adopted by the real estate commission pursuant to section 543B.9. The rules mayrequire the disclosure to include information relating to the property’s zoning classification;the condition of plumbing, heating, or electrical systems; or the presence of pests. b. The disclosure statement may include a report or written opinion prepared by a person qualified to make judgment based on education or experience, as provided by rules adoptedby the commission, including but not limited to a professional land surveyor licensedpursuant to chapter 542B, a geologist, a structural pest control operator licensed pursuant tosection 206.6, or a building contractor. The report or opinion on a matter within the scope ofthe person’s practice, profession, or expertise shall satisfy the requirements of this sectionor rules adopted by the commission regarding that matter required to be disclosed.

ter within the scope ofthe person’s practice, profession, or expertise shall satisfy the requirements of this sectionor rules adopted by the commission regarding that matter required to be disclosed. If thereport or opinion is in response to a request made for purposes of satisfying the disclosurestatement, the report or opinion shall indicate which part of the disclosure statement thereport or opinion satisfies. 2. a. A transferor subject to the requirements of section 558.70 shall recommend in writing that the transferee obtain an independent home inspection report to provide full andcomplete information as required to be disclosed under this section and under rules adoptedby the real estate commission pursuant to section 543B.9. b. A transferor subject to section 558.70 shall provide the real estate disclosure statement required by this chapter at least seven days before the real estate installment sales contractis executed by all parties to the contract. 93 Acts, ch 30, §6; 96 Acts, ch 1204, §11; 2002 Acts, ch 1136, §4, 6; 2008 Acts, ch 1110, §1; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §143; 2012 Acts, ch 1009, §30 Referred to in §136B.2, 558A.6, 714.8 Sat Dec 23 11:05:55 2023 Iowa Code 2024,

6 Acts, ch 1204, §11; 2002 Acts, ch 1136, §4, 6; 2008 Acts, ch 1110, §1; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §143; 2012 Acts, ch 1009, §30 Referred to in §136B.2, 558A.6, 714.8 Sat Dec 23 11:05:55 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 558A.4 (19, 0)