What information regarding a death in a house should be disclosed?

Disclosing information regarding a death in a house is considered a material fact in real estate transactions. A material fact is information that could affect a buyer's decision to purchase a property or the value of that property. Since knowledge of a death in the house may influence how potential buyers perceive the property, it falls under the obligation of the seller or their agent to reveal such information transparently.

The distinction between a material defect and a material fact is important; material defects refer to physical damages or conditions that require repair and could affect the property's condition, whereas material facts encompass a broader range of information that could impact buyer decisions. Moreover, while it is ultimately a homeowner’s decision to disclose this information, the legal and ethical obligation to disclose it as a material fact remains paramount. Irrelevance does not apply in this context, as the death could have implications for the property's desirability, thus making it necessary to disclose.