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A Case Study On Paranormal History of Property
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Paranormal Activity in Property
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719271
Abstract
This paper examines the legal implications of stigmatized property, particularly properties alleged to be haunted or associated with paranormal history. Using a doctrinal and comparative approach, the study analyses whether psychological stigma should be considered a material fact requiring disclosure in real estate transactions. The research draws upon major judicial decisions including Stambovsky v. Ackley, Reed v. King, and Johnson v. Davis, while evaluating the position in India, Hong Kong, and New York. The paper argues that although paranormal claims cannot be scientifically verified, their impact on market value, buyer autonomy, and contractual consent is sufficiently significant to justify disclosure obligations in appropriate circumstances.
Keywords
Stigmatized Property, Haunted Houses, Psychological Stigma, Property Law, Disclosure, Misrepresentation, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Comparative Property Law.
How to cite this paper
@article{1719271,
author = {Athish M},
title = {A Case Study On Paranormal History of Property},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {2748-2755},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719271.pdf},
abstract = {This paper examines the legal implications of stigmatized property, particularly properties alleged to be haunted or associated with paranormal history. Using a doctrinal and comparative approach, the study analyses whether psychological stigma should be considered a material fact requiring disclosure in real estate transactions. The research draws upon major judicial decisions including Stambovsky v. Ackley, Reed v. King, and Johnson v. Davis, while evaluating the position in India, Hong Kong, and New York. The paper argues that although paranormal claims cannot be scientifically verified, their impact on market value, buyer autonomy, and contractual consent is sufficiently significant to justify disclosure obligations in appropriate circumstances.},
keywords = {Stigmatized Property, Haunted Houses, Psychological Stigma, Property Law, Disclosure, Misrepresentation, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Comparative Property Law.},
month = {June},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719271}
}