Legally disclosing that a house may be haunted

[rustytunes]

But many people would have died of natural causes in hospitals. Also many people would die of their wounds in hospital after being attacked (depending on the local murder rate).

True. All the time, I'm guessing. But there wouldn't be violent murders etc happening in hospitals.

Gee, a hospital would be ghost city, if one is a bleever!

 

[JLam]

Hey folks, quit freaking out my wife!

 

[rustytunes]

 

[rjh01]

JLam, what rule are you accusing us of violating? Until someone tells me I am getting close to, or violating a rule then I will continue to behave in the way I am.

In my post above I was referring to people being attacked OUTSIDE of the hospital and then brought in still alive, then dieing inside of the hospital. Not crimes happening inside of the hospital.

Murders happening in hospital? Maybe there are heaps of these as well. Terminally ill patients that are in pain are sometimes given enough pain killers to relieve their pain, even if it kills them (no discussion on the morals of this please!)

I do agree that there would be many times more ghosts in hospitals than elsewhere. Though <a large number> * 0 = 0 (Just to keep James Randi and his supporters happy).

 

[rustytunes]

I think that JLam's last post was in jest...

But seriously, the concept of verifying that your house is not haunted prior to sale is absolutely beyond comprehension.

 

[fuelair]

I think that JLam's last post was in jest...

But seriously, the concept of verifying that your house is not haunted prior to sale is absolutely beyond comprehension.

Because no one is stupid enough to believe in ghosts? We all know that (woo, wooo, woooo!!!!!).

 

[rustytunes]

Well, if one did sign that their house is indeed haunted, then they formalise the fact that they are (a) deluded, (b) gullible, (c) frauds, or (d) stupid.

 

[rjh01]

You may have promoted your house as haunted and everyone 'knows' that ghosts live there and there are unexplained noises in the house, but since ghosts do not exist you can sign that document. In short the document is worthless.

 

[rustytunes]

You may have promoted your house as haunted and everyone 'knows' that ghosts live there and there are unexplained noises in the house, but since ghosts do not exist you can sign that document. In short the document is worthless.

But if the new buyers maintain that the house is indeed not haunted, when they understood that they were buying a haunted house, would you then be liable? That would be an interesting scenario...

 

[JLam]

JLam, what rule are you accusing us of violating? Until someone tells me I am getting close to, or violating a rule then I will continue to behave in the way I am.

Easy there tiger, I'm just yanking your chain.

 

[rjh01]

I may be married but I do not have a chain. Can I jank your chain? I see you have one. Or maybe I can get your wife to do so? She is closer.

 

[Sir Arthur Mortal Coyle]

But if you lived in a house that a serial killer had owned wouldn't you feel awkward replacing the patio/digging up the Lawn

 

[chillzero]

But if the new buyers maintain that the house is indeed not haunted, when they understood that they were buying a haunted house, would you then be liable? That would be an interesting scenario...

I believe there was a case within the last year when a homeowner sued the original owners of the house they bought because of undisclosed hauntings. I'll tried and find a link - it's probably in this section of the forum somewhere already.

 

[rustytunes]

But if you lived in a house that a serial killer had owned wouldn't you feel awkward replacing the patio/digging up the Lawn

Yes - who knows what the dog may drag in....

 

[Miss Whiplash]

I've found I've bought a house with an undisclosed haunting. The previous owners put epoxy paint over patterned wall paper. I'm being haunted by stripes.

 

[rustytunes]

I've found I've bought a house with an undisclosed haunting. The previous owners put epoxy paint over patterned wall paper. I'm being haunted by stripes.

Good one

 

[Moochie]

There was a case here in Australia not that long ago where people went to court and got their money back after they learned they'd bought what had been a crime scene involving the murder of several people.

There was no mention of ghosts or anything particularly woo, just that the buyers didn't like the idea of living in such a place.

M.

 

[Starthinker]

I could murder a double cheeseburger right about now.

 

[Huntster]

.......The sellers had to declare, under penalty of perjury, that the house was not haunted, and we had to acknowledge it with our initials. I. Sit. You. Not.

Seriously. What the hell?

Lawyers.

They're much worse than ghosts, snakes, and termites.............

 

[Huntster]

Originally Posted by Darat :
So if it is now haunted could you have a case for a suit against them...?

Sure. Just provide legally valid evidence of the ghost's existence... :-}

-------to the jury.

Science and proof has nothing to do with it. All you have to do is hang or convince the jury.