Category: Contaminated Land
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My Environmental Search Passed When I Bought, So Why Has My Buyer’s Search Failed?
When selling a property, discrepancies between environmental search results can arise, potentially complicating the sale. Different methodologies, new information, or varied product types can cause one report to recommend further action while another passes. Sellers should carefully review both reports and the advice received during the original purchase to address buyer concerns.
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Forever Chemicals in the Garden: What Happens When Contamination Emerges After Purchase?
What happens when PFOA contamination is identified in residential gardens years after purchase? We examine searches, disclosure, lenders and future saleability.
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The Asbestos Was in the Garden. Why Was It Only Found When the House Was Sold?
Asbestos in a garden may become a contaminated land, mortgageability and resale problem. If it emerges years later, what should be checked from the original purchase?