What is one instance where a seller is NOT required to provide a disclosure of property condition?

In the context of Texas real estate transactions, a seller is not required to provide a disclosure of property condition when the sale is conducted through a court order. This includes situations like foreclosures or sales mandated by a court, where the court facilitates the transfer of property ownership. The rationale for this exemption is that the court is essentially acting as a neutral party, and the typical seller-buyer dynamics, including the required disclosures about property conditions, do not apply in the same way.

In contrast, other scenarios entail varying disclosure requirements. For instance, the sale of a newly constructed home typically does not require the same level of disclosure as an older home because the builder is typically responsible for the property's condition. Similarly, a transfer between family members might be subject to different disclosure obligations, as those transactions are often seen as less commercial in nature but may still require some disclosure. Lastly, while properties valued under $50,000 may have different regulatory considerations, the price alone does not automatically exempt the seller from providing necessary disclosures. Therefore, the court-ordered sale situation stands out as the correct exception to the general rule regarding property condition disclosures.