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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — As rental season ramps up in Massachusetts, there is good news for landlords who may have a few skeletons (or phantasms) in the closet.
According to a state law passed in 1998, a seller, lessor, or broker does not need to disclose to a buyer or tenant if the property "may be or is psychologically impacted."
That includes whether the property was the site of an alleged supernatural occurrence or the site of a murder or suicide.
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However, a seller, lessor, or broker must tell the truth about a haunted happening or grisly crime if someone asks them.
WBZ NewsRadio asked some locals about whether they would move into a suspected haunted house:
- "Sure yeah, if it’s cheaper in price, yeah definitely."
- "I like horror movies, so yes I would buy one."
- "For me, for renting, it’s okay because there are no ghosts."
- "So if there was a TV in there, and a Wi-Fi connection, maybe yes. But if there isn’t, no."
WBZ’s Chaiel Schaffel (@CSchaffelWBZ) reports.
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