Truth in Housing Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truth in Housing Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to promote effective price competition by (1) minimizing the capacity of sales practices to deceive the consumer; and (2) by enabling the consumer to make an informed choice with respect to the cost of purchasing and maintaining a dwelling, especially regarding plumbing, heating and electrical systems and structural components. Provides that any person who sells, acts as an agent, or furnishes mortgage credit for the purchase of a dwelling for occupancy by not more than 4 families shall be responsible for the written disclosure to the purchaser of any substantial defects which exist. States that where such disclosure has not been made the contract shall be voidable at the option of the purchaser. Provides that if any part of a written disclosure contains an untrue statement, the purchaser acquiring the dwelling may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the seller or his agent in the sale, and the person who furnished mortgage credit for the purchase of that dwelling. Makes void any condition purporting to bind a person acquiring any dwelling to which this Act applies to waive compliance with …