When must seller property condition disclosures be delivered to the buyer?

The requirement for seller property condition disclosures in Hawaii is that these must be delivered to the buyer ten days after the acceptance of the offer. This period allows the buyer adequate time to review the disclosures, which contain crucial information about the condition of the property, before proceeding with the transaction.

This timeline is especially important as it ensures that the buyer is fully informed about any potential issues with the property, such as defects, repairs needed, or other critical factors that may affect their decision to proceed with the purchase. This requirement aligns with the intent of protecting buyers and promoting transparency in real estate transactions.

Other options would not fulfill the legal requirements in Hawaii's real estate practice. For instance, providing the disclosures at the time the seller agrees to the offer would not give the buyer sufficient time to reflect on that information, potentially undermining informed decision-making. Similarly, delivering disclosures before a written offer does not align with the process, as the seller is typically required to provide this documentation after an offer has been formally accepted. Lastly, waiting until the home inspection to deliver these disclosures is ineffective, as the inspection serves a different purpose and should ideally occur after the disclosures have been reviewed.