Is it legal in the state of Missouri to falsify the year that a home was built?

Is it legal in the state of Missouri to falsify the year that a home was built?

I purchased a home in 2013 that had been repossessed by a bank after the death of the prior owners. It was sold to me on a cash-only basis and I was told that the house was built in 1970. My deed of trust says the house was built in 1970 all legal documents specify the houses being built in 1970 but I have found out in the last Almost 5 years since I purchased the home that the home was not built in 1970 but 1949. Is there a statue of limitations on what I can do and is there anything I can do about the falsification of when the house was built

Justin’s Answer

If someone intentionally falsified the records, they could be charged with fraud. However, if the crime dates back to the 70s, the statute of limitations is probably up.

More importantly to you, if the seller falsely represented the year to you, you may have an action against them to recover any financial loss you have suffered. You would have to contact an attorney for more information.