What should a seller respond in a property condition disclosure if she knows nothing about plumbing system problems, but the pipes need replacement?

In a property condition disclosure, a seller must provide honest and accurate information about the property to potential buyers. If the seller is aware that they do not have any knowledge of plumbing system problems, but they are aware that the pipes indeed need replacement, the most appropriate response would be "No" to indicate that they are not aware of any issues.

This response reflects the seller's genuine lack of knowledge regarding current plumbing problems at the time of the disclosure. It avoids misrepresentation or providing misleading information about the state of the plumbing system. The seller is not admitting to the existence of unknown problems, nor does it absolve them of responsibility for undisclosed latent defects that could come to light later. It's about being transparent with buyers regarding the seller's knowledge of the property, ensuring they are not held liable for issues they were not aware of at the time of the sale.

If the seller were to respond with "Unknown," that would imply a lack of information, which does not conform to their actual awareness of the plumbing condition. Saying "the seller is not required to respond" would be inaccurate, as sellers in most jurisdictions, including New Hampshire, are typically obligated to provide such disclosures. "Yes" would incorrectly indicate that the seller acknowledges having knowledge of