As a Realtor, there is nothing specifically written that requires the listing agent to disclose a suicide that has occurred in a property they have for sale. With that said, the seller and the listing agent do have an obligation under Ohio case law to disclose anything that could affect a buyer’s decision to purchase. Since listing agents do not know what could affect a buyer’s decision to purchase, case law suggests that a suicide should be disclosed.
The listing agent should advise their client the importance of disclosing. A buyer will likely find out about the suicide after moving in and speaking to the neighbors. If the buyer feels this would have affected their decision to purchase, they may decide to bring a lawsuit. Read More