Concealment

Definition: Hiding or withholding information that should be disclosed, potentially including a known material property fact.

Example

A licensee covers evidence of a known roof leak to prevent a buyer from discovering it.

Keep the distinction clear

Concealment can occur through actions or silence where disclosure is required. It differs from making an affirmative false statement, though both can be misleading.

Related terms

Material Fact · Misrepresentation · Fraud

Keep studying

Florida Property Disclosures: Deaths, Stigma, and Direct Buyer Questions

References: Florida Statutes 475.278: brokerage relationships and duties · Florida Statutes 475.25: discipline and escrow disputes

Pronunciation (US): kun-SEEL-munt (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster