If a snake keeps coming back to your house, do you have to tell the buyer?

SOUTH AFRICANS love a good wildlife story – and recently, a video of a black python slithering into someone’s home sent social media into a frenzy.  The comments were gold: “Move out!”  “Burn the house down!”  “This is why I rent.”

However, as funny as the reactions were, the story actually brings up a real question for homeowners.  If something like this keeps happening, do you have to disclose it when you sell your home?

The short answer?  Probably yes.  The longer answer?  Let’s unpack it.

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