Florida Rulebook · 689.25, Florida Statutes
Does a Florida seller have to disclose a death in the home?
No. The law says it is not a material fact (a fact that must be shared) that a home was the site of a death, homicide, or suicide. It also says an occupant's HIV or AIDS diagnosis is not a material fact that must be disclosed.
What the law says
- That a property was, or was suspected to have been, the site of a homicide, suicide, or death is not a material fact that must be disclosed in a real estate transaction (689.25(1)(b)).
- That an occupant has or had HIV or was diagnosed with AIDS is not a material fact that must be disclosed in a real estate transaction (689.25(1)(a)).
- No lawsuit may arise against the owner, their agent, the buyer's agent, or a Florida real estate licensee for not disclosing these facts (689.25(2)).
“The fact that a property was, or was at any time suspected to have been, the site of a homicide, suicide, or death is not a material fact that must be disclosed in a real estate transaction.”
689.25, Florida Statutes
Who this is for
Buying · Selling · For agents
Last checked against the official text on November 5, 2026. Laws change, and the official text always wins. This is general information, not legal advice. For your own situation, ask a Florida real estate attorney.
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