Written by Gurjit Ghai, REALTOR®
Rexara Realty Inc.·Published: September 1, 2026·Selling Farmland
As a seller in BC, you generally have obligations to disclose known material defects and issues that a buyer would consider important, and on a farm that can include environmental matters like contamination, an old fuel tank, drainage problems, or riparian encroachment. The principle is to disclose what you know, because a hidden issue that surfaces after closing can become a legal liability.
Environmental questions on a farm go beyond a house sale: a buried fuel tank, a manure-management issue, a pesticide history, or a watercourse violation can all be material to a buyer. Some sellers complete an Environmental Farm Plan to document the property's environmental status, which can actually strengthen a sale by showing transparency.
I am not a lawyer, so I do not advise on disclosure obligations, but I help sellers surface what they know so it is on the table before, not after, the deal. Read our Selling a Farm guide for the framework, and get legal advice on your specific disclosure duties before you list.
Important: This answer is general professional guidance for educational purposes and is not legal, tax, financial or regulatory advice. ALR rules, water licensing, zoning and farm-classification requirements can change and depend on your specific property. Always verify with the relevant BC authorities and qualified professionals before making decisions.
Gurjit Ghai, REALTOR®
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Brokerage: Rexara Realty Inc.
Gurjit Ghai is a BC real estate professional specializing in agricultural land, ALR properties, and farm operations across British Columbia. He helps buyers and sellers navigate water rights, soil capability, farm classification, and the unique due diligence that farmland transactions require.