just found this out:
"While many people wouldn't be bothered about a death in a home, in some cultures it's a deal breaker. Because it's a major issue for some buyers,
California,
Alaska and
South Dakota require home sellers to reveal that information to all potential buyers."
"If you live
in California, for example, you must disclose whether any deaths occurred on the property within the last three years. Few other states’ laws contain such a requirement, however. In fact, in some states, sellers are explicitly told (within the law or by court decisions) that they do NOT need to disclose deaths on the property to buyers. This is the case
in Arizona,
Georgia, and
Pennsylvania, for example. If in doubt, consult an attorney.
Of course, if a prospective home buyer asks you outright about whether anyone has died in the home, you cannot lie (unless you want to risk being later sued for fraud)."
"When
Must Death in the Property be Disclosed? Under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs),
property vendors are obliged to
declare any information that
can decrease the value
of the property or affect its enjoyment. Among other things, this also includes
murder and
suicide in the property." (in the UK)