We heard our members loud and clear – you wanted a simple flyer to better understand the nuances of the Home Inspection Law. We have created a two page flyer that covers the highlights – and again encourage you to check out MAR’s great FAQ on this subject and review the Virtual Town Hall Meeting they offered this week (video will be uploaded soon to the Home Inspection page on their website. Join us at the Annual Meeting for the latest updates too!
The new MA Home Inspection Law is taking effect October 15, 2025.
- Home Inspection Law At -A-Glance – 2 page PDF to print & review (see below)
- MAR Home Inspector Law Resources – FAQ and History of the Change
- NEW Home Inspection Disclosure: Now Available from Mass.gov (we didn’t make this form, we can’t change this form)
- MAR Home Inspection Law Legal Webinar On Demand via YouTube.
- Change to Berkshire Purchase & Sale – Video Explanation below
What’s Next:
- We have P&S contract revisions pending on the forms platforms. MAR has sent the new disclosure to all forms platforms when first released..
- Please note that STARTING OCTOBER 15TH, this soon to be released new mandatory inspection disclosure form will be REQUIRED for new listing entry into the MLS.
- It is recommended you get your existing seller client to sign this new form and add it to your listing in MLS. Note you will not be able to save an existing listing without it!
- Please attend the annual meeting for late breaking news on this process, as well as learn about a host of new contract changes coming
The Special Note: FROM THE MAR LEGAL HOTLINE THIS MONTH: