diff --git a/language/oop5/traits.xml b/language/oop5/traits.xml
index 0737cd95ee..2d4b587974 100644
--- a/language/oop5/traits.xml
+++ b/language/oop5/traits.xml
@@ -444,6 +444,8 @@ $example->x;
     If a trait defines a property then a class can not define a property with
     the same name unless it is compatible (same visibility and initial value),
     otherwise a fatal error is issued.
+    Before PHP 7.0.0, defining a property in the class with the same visibility
+    and initial value as in the trait, raised an E_STRICT notice.
    </para>
    <example xml:id="language.oop5.traits.properties.conflicts">
     <title>Conflict Resolution</title>
@@ -457,7 +459,7 @@ trait PropertiesTrait {
 
 class PropertiesExample {
     use PropertiesTrait;
-    public $same = true; // Allowed
+    public $same = true; // Allowed as of PHP 7.0.0; E_STRICT notice formerly
     public $different = true; // Fatal error
 }
 ?>