Documents you should know

Real Estate Transfer Lead Paint Notification. Required by Massachusetts law for all properties built before 1978. When applicable, sellers will provide this form when listing a property for sale, and buyers will sign to acknowledge receiving this form. Buyers will have the opportunity to conduct, or waive, a lead paint inspection. Lead Paint disclosure is also required for landlords/tenants.

Residential Inspections and Home Inspectors Consumer Fact Sheet. In these documents, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts notifies buyers about the home inspection process.

Septic Systems and Title 5. A Title 5 Certificate will be required for all sales and most transfers of properties which have a septic system. This is not applicable for any property not on a septic system.