Florida · §404.056(5)Florida radon gas disclosure (§404.056(5))
In Florida, at least one document, form or application signed at or before the contract for the sale and purchase of any building – or a rental agreement – must contain the statutory radon notice (Fla. Stat. §404.056(5)). It states that radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that may present health risks when it accumulates in a building, that levels above federal and state guidelines have been found in Florida buildings, and that more information is available from the county health department. Transient stays of 45 days or less are exempt.
The rules
Where
On at least one document, form or application executed at the time of, or before, the contract for sale and purchase of any building, or a rental agreement.
What it says
“RADON GAS”: a naturally occurring radioactive gas that may present health risks over time when accumulated in sufficient quantities; levels exceeding guidelines have been found in Florida; information from the county health department.
Exception
Residential transient occupancy of 45 days or less.
Any building
The notice is not limited to houses – it covers the sale of any building.
What the TC tracks
- Radon paragraph present in the contract or an attached disclosure.
- Radon test, if the buyer orders one, scheduled inside the inspection period.
Questions about the Florida radon disclosure
Is radon disclosure required in Florida?
Yes. The statutory radon notice must be on at least one document signed at or before the contract for the sale of any building (Fla. Stat. §404.056(5)).
Does the Florida radon notice require a test?
No. The statute requires the notice; testing is the buyer's choice.
Does the radon notice apply to leases?
Yes, to rental agreements, except residential transient occupancy of 45 days or less.
Where do Florida buyers get radon information?
The notice directs them to the county health department.
Related guides
Keep the contract with its radon notice in ClosingCode and add an optional radon test as a task inside the inspection period.
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