Columbus real estate and radon
Ohio Radon Disclosure for Home Buyers and Sellers
Ohio radon disclosure for home buyers and sellers is simple at its core: share what you know, test when you can and fix what is high.
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What Ohio says to sellers
Since 1993, Ohio has required home sellers to tell buyers about previous radon test results (Dispatch report). The same report found no matching protection for renters. Ask your agent or attorney for the current form.
Buyer steps
- Ask for past tests Who ran it, when and what the number was.
- Order your own test A fresh test is wise if the old one is more than two years old or the home was renovated (EPA buying guide).
- Read the number The EPA says to fix at 4.0 pCi/L or more (EPA guide).
- Negotiate the fix Buyer and seller can agree on who handles it.
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Seller steps
Test before you list. A clean result is a selling point, and a high one gives you time to fix it. See radon mitigation for home sale in Columbus OH and radon testing in Columbus OH.
Questions people ask us
Do Ohio sellers have to disclose radon?
Sellers must share previous radon test results, as the state has required since 1993 (Dispatch report).
Can a buyer ask for a new test?
Yes. The EPA says buyers may ask if the old test is more than two years old or the home was renovated (EPA guide).
Who pays for the fix?
That is negotiated. Ask your agent.
Is a seller's old test enough?
Maybe not. A new test is cheap proof.
How fast can a fix happen?
Often fast, depending on the home. Call early.
Do renters have rights?
The Dispatch found no matching Ohio protection for renters (Dispatch report).
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