A prospective buyer is curious why a previous owner is selling such a perfect home. The licensee knows that the previous owner recently died due to complications from AIDS. How should the licensee respond to the prospective buyer's inquiry?

A. The licensee can disclose that the owner had AIDS but can't reveal whether the owner died from the disease.
B. The licensee can obtain permission from the seller to reveal the previous owner's AIDS diagnosis.
C. The licensee can share that the previous owner died from AIDS.
D. The licensee can't disclose that a previous owner had HIV or AIDS.

In real estate transactions, the licensee cannot disclose the previous owner's health status or details surrounding their death due to privacy laws. The best practice is to inform the buyer that the reason for selling cannot be disclosed, while focusing on the property's condition. This ensures ethical compliance in handling sensitive information. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The licensee cannot disclose any details regarding the previous owner's health or reasons for selling the home due to privacy laws. The best practice is to inform the buyer that such information cannot be shared while redirecting the focus to the property's condition. Therefore, option D is the correct response: the licensee can't disclose that a previous owner had HIV or AIDS.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04