Illinois Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards

Illinois statute requires that the seller/landlord shall provide to the buyer/tenant of any interest in residential real property the IEMA pamphlet entitled "Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions" (or an equivalent pamphlet approved for use by IEMA) and the Illinois Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards.

Where Can I Get a Copy of the Disclosure Form and Pamphlet?

There are two ways to get the form and pamphlet:

1. Illinois statute provides the format for the disclosure form and the pamphlet, found here.
2. Illinois Realtors publishes the disclosure form and pamphlet. We will provide you a copy of the form, and any other Illinois disclosure, for free when you list on the MLS through us for a one-time fee of $95.

Include Your Disclosures on Your MLS Listing

When you list your home on the MLS with homecoin.com for a one-time fee of $95, we will upload your disclosures directly in your MLS listing, so you can easily comply with Illinois law. Learn more about our flat fee MLS service here: https://homecoin.com/flat-fee-mls/illinois

Are There Any Exclusions to Providing the Disclosure and Pamphlet?

Yes, Illinois statute sets the following exclusions, as of this writing:

1. Transfers pursuant to court order, including, but not limited to, transfers ordered by a probate court in administration of an estate, transfers between spouses resulting from a judgment of dissolution of marriage or legal separation, transfers pursuant to an order of possession, transfers by a trustee in bankruptcy, transfers by eminent domain, and transfers resulting from a decree for specific performance.
2. Transfers from a mortgagor to a mortgagee by deed in lieu of foreclosure or consent judgment, transfer by judicial deed issued pursuant to a foreclosure sale to the successful bidder or the assignee of a certificate of sale, transfer by a collateral assignment of a beneficial interest of a land trust, or a transfer by a mortgagee or a successor in interest to the mortgagee's secured position or a beneficiary under a deed in trust who has acquired the real property by deed in lieu of foreclosure, consent judgment or judicial deed issued pursuant to a foreclosure sale.
3. Transfers by a fiduciary in the course of the administration of a decedent's estate, guardianship, conservatorship, or trust.
4. Transfers from one co-owner to one or more other co-owners.
5. Transfers pursuant to testate or intestate succession.
6. Transfers made to a spouse, or to a person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of one or more of the sellers.
7. Transfers from an entity that has taken title to residential real property from a seller for the purpose of assisting in the relocation of the seller, so long as the entity makes available to all prospective buyers a copy of the disclosure form furnished to the entity by the seller.
8. Transfers to or from any governmental entity.
9. Transfers of any residential dwelling unit located on the third story or higher above ground level of any structure or building, including, but not limited to, condominium units and dwelling units in a residential cooperative.

Where Can I Learn More?

The Illinois Department of Public Health has a dedicated webpage, as does the Illinois Emergency Management Agency here.

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