Short answer
Yes, when you know of them. Section 7304 lists soils, drainage, boundaries and sinkholes as subjects the seller disclosure must address. It also covers storm water facilities and who maintains them. Section 7308 does not require you to investigate, but you must not conceal a known material defect.
What the statute lists
Section 7304 of Pennsylvania's Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law lists the soils, drainage, boundaries and sinkholes among the subjects the form addresses. It also lists storm water facilities and maintenance responsibility. That includes things like a swale, basin or pipe that carries runoff, and who in the neighborhood must care for it.
What you know counts
Section 7308 says a seller does not have to conduct a specific investigation. The duty is to disclose known material defects. A basement that floods after heavy rain, a depression in the yard that has opened, or a past drainage repair are examples of things an owner may know. Put them on the form in plain words.
Why detail helps
Vague answers invite follow-up questions and can create disputes after settlement. Section 7311 limits a buyer to actual damages and sets a two-year statute of limitations from settlement, but that does not excuse hiding facts. Photos and repair invoices help show what was done.
Before you list
Ask an agent or attorney how to describe prior water problems. A geotechnical or drainage professional can inspect a suspected sinkhole. This page is general information and not legal advice. If a neighbor or a township notice told you about a problem, keep that letter. It is evidence of what you knew and when, and it helps you answer the form accurately.
Selling for cash instead
Drainage and ground problems can make financing tough, which is why some sellers compare cash. Kaizen Home Buyers is one option to compare. We pay cash, buy as-is and charge no agent commission, so you do not fix anything first. We can send an offer within 24 hours and close in 14 to 30 days or on your schedule. Call 267-329-0084.