Would You Like to Know if Someone Died in Your House?

NotAMoodle on 05/09/2016 - 22:31
Last edited 07/09/2016 - 17:19

So I bought my first house 5 years ago from an agent. Everything seemed pretty normal, being a first home buyer I guess I didn't probably ask as many questions as I should've

Anyway, about 2 months after first moving in I got quite good mates with one of my neighbours and he asked me if he didn't mind telling me if I got a steal on the place. I said I thought it was a reasonable deal, definitely not Ozbargain worthy, and when I asked why he thought I should've got a steal he told me that the gentleman (60+) that lived here before me for the past 15 years hung him self in my shed. I did a kind of awkward laugh and blew it off as this might be his kind of morbid humour, but I couldn't shake it so went next door the 80+ year old lady and straight out asked her.

She invited me in, had a cup of tea (best shortbread I have ever tasted) and proceeded to tell me the full sad story about losing his wife and only partner to cancer and couldn't bare to live alone anymore so ended it in his/our/my shed.

As they years went on you really don't think about these things. I also don't believe in ghost/spirits/magic tarot cards or anything of the like, but there has always just been something creepy about the thought. I've now moved out and it has become an investment property. I did not tell the agents handling the home when they asked "anything else we should know". I didn't say a thing, but for some reason I can't seem to shake the feeling that maybe I could've been more open.

I guess I have no legal right to let the tenants know, but if you were a new tenant, would you like to know? Or would knowing make you move out straight away? Curious to know peoples thoughts.

Cheers

Poll Options

  • 10
    Should I tell my agent the story so they are aware and can inform the tenants as necessary?
  • 8
    Should I leave it be and hope my house doesn't end up on a new Foxtel Haunted Houses show?
  • 153
    Ghost are silly, stop being an imbecile and move on with your life.
General Discussion

Comments

  • biozet on 08/09/2016 - 14:53

    any ghostbuster outfits on special atm?

  • Charleston on 08/09/2016 - 16:12

    When you think about the number of people, plus the time we all spend in houses. I reckon odd's are if your house is a reasonable age someones probably died there.

    Hell, walk in public areas and I reckon there is a good chance someone has died there too.

  • white3knight on 08/09/2016 - 16:13
    +1

    As a tenant perspective, I wouldnt like to know such information. However, if you think that it may affect the tenants way of living then I guess you should atleast let them know. But yeah, your alright mate. Dont worry about those silly ghost crap. Actually dont even bother telling those info. Cheers I hope it helps.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2016 - 16:30

    My vote. Don't bother. Most houses over 50yo have probably housed deadies. Not a problem.

  • shaiguy on 08/09/2016 - 16:39

    Live in a 100 year old federation house. Am sure people would have died in there. Does not worry me the slightest. A couple of friends apparently have ghosts inside their houses (one was in their parents room who swapped with her as she was not afraid of it). The other just haunts my friend with the rest of his family asking why he is targeted all the time.

  • Dhandoftime on 08/09/2016 - 19:55

    It's a legal law in USA to give out all details about who had died in the house you are buying.

    • OzzyOzbourne on 09/09/2016 - 15:26

      And the presence of any ghosts or poltergeist

  • Ravensbane on 09/09/2016 - 07:32

    Depends if I was home or not. If I was out shopping, nah dont tell me. If they died while I was home then yes please let me know.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/09/2016 - 13:11

    I wouldn't want to know and I wouldn't care if someone died in a house. If they were murdered however that seems like super important information.

  • dudewithpants on 09/09/2016 - 21:44
    +2

    Could you add this option to the poll please..

    Gonna need an old priest and a young priest

  • outlander on 10/09/2016 - 15:07

    I would, the more ghosts the merrier. I have pills that give me the ability to eat ghosts. Very nourishing for the soul

  • LKJ899 on 12/09/2016 - 13:08

    I wouldn't want to know if I'm already living in it. But if I'm planning to buy and happen to know someone died in it, I'd hope to get a bargain from it

    Am I the only 1 who is looking for more ghost stories from this post?

  • naritas on 22/09/2016 - 16:40
    +1

    Some interesting reading on this topic located here.

    For anyone wanting to avoid the click, agents are obliged to inform potential tenants or buyers of stigmas: "Stigmas can be wide ranging and include an untimely death (such as a murder or suicide) at the property; the scene of a violent crime; undesirable or troublesome neighbours; environmental issues such as pollution or contamination; and/or the presence of ghosts. Yes, that’s right, the presence of ghosts."

    Hope this helps.

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