Which types of properties are exempt from Alabama’s mandatory disclosure law?

Properties sold at public auction and foreclosures are exempt from Alabama's mandatory disclosure law primarily because these transactions typically occur under conditions that do not involve the traditional buyer-seller relationship. In these cases, the property is often sold "as-is" and the seller may not have an obligation to provide a disclosure statement regarding the property's condition or any defects. This exemption aligns with the nature of public auctions and foreclosures, where properties are usually sold at a reduced price due to their condition or financial circumstances surrounding the sale.

Other property types mentioned do not share the same exemption status under the law. Newly constructed homes typically come with certain builder disclosures about their condition. Properties over a certain value might still require disclosures depending on the local real estate practices, whereas homes owned by government entities often fall under different regulations that do not automatically exempt them from disclosure laws. Thus, the unique circumstances surrounding properties sold at public auction and foreclosures justify their exemption from mandatory disclosures in Alabama.