553.996  Energy-efficiency rating disclosure; information brochure.--

(1)

(a)  In accordance with the schedules in s. 553.994, the prospective purchaser of real property with a building for occupancy located thereon shall be provided written notification that the purchaser may have the building's energy-efficiency rating determined. Such notice shall be provided at the time of, or prior to, the purchaser's execution of the contract for sale and purchase.

(b)  The energy-efficiency rating of a residential or commercial building shall be provided upon request of the prospective purchaser, in writing, at the time of, or prior to, the purchaser's execution of the contract for sale and purchase.

(2)  Concurrent with the provisions of subsection (1), the prospective purchaser shall be provided with a copy of an information brochure prepared and provided at no cost by the department. Such brochure shall contain information relevant to that class of building, including, but not limited to:

(a)  How to analyze the building's energy-efficiency rating.

(b)  Comparisons to statewide averages for new and existing construction of that class.

(c)  Information concerning methods to improve the building's energy-efficiency rating.

(d)  A notice to residential purchasers that the energy-efficiency rating may qualify the purchaser for an energy-efficient mortgage from lending institutions.