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HB 609

An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to residential real property, further providing for definitions; and, in seller disclosures, further providing for application of chapter and providing for disclosure of construction defects.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Brennan and 16 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill expands residential real estate seller disclosure requirements for construction defects to better protect home buyers during property transactions.

Referred to Housing & Community Development
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Bill Summary · HB 609

Legislative bill overview

HB 609 amends Pennsylvania's residential real property laws to modify how construction defects must be disclosed during real estate transactions. The bill updates definitions in Title 68 and expands seller disclosure requirements specifically related to construction defects, affecting both the scope of what must be reported and potentially how disclosures are applied.

Why is this important

Home buyers rely on seller disclosures to make informed purchasing decisions and assess property value and safety. Construction defects can be expensive to remediate and affect structural integrity, so clearer disclosure requirements protect consumers and reduce post-purchase disputes between buyers and sellers. This change could significantly impact real estate transactions across Pennsylvania's residential market.

Potential points of contention

  • Seller burden vs. buyer protection: Expanded disclosure requirements may increase costs and liability for sellers, while consumer advocates argue stronger protections are necessary to prevent hidden defect problems
  • Definition clarity: Changes to how "construction defects" are defined could create disputes over what must be disclosed versus what qualifies as normal wear or minor issues
  • Application scope: The bill's reference to "application of chapter" suggests it may change which transactions or property types are covered, potentially affecting some sales differently than others

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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