Environmental Issues & The Real Estate Transaction Flashcards

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Asbestos

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primarily regulated at a federal level, DPH has regulations requiring the abatement in schools and regulations that mirror federal law

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Radon

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colorless, odorless gas that is the product of uranium decay, commonly found in houses and other buildings in CT, CT DPH recommends all houses be tested

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Crumbling Foundations

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in the northeastern part of CT there is a problem with crumbling concrete foundations due to the presence of pyrrhotite (naturally occurring iron sulfide) it was present in material mined from a CT quarry and used by a CT concrete company from 1983-2015 foundations should be replaced, reported and are able to get financial assistance

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Wells

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CT DPH cannot require that a rest be conducted as a consequence or condition of the sale of property containing a private residential well however, water quality test results on a private residential well must be reported within 30 days to the municipality’s public health authority

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Water Diversion

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CT Water Diversion Policy Act prohibits a diversion of state waters without a permit

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Underground Storage Tanks

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property owners in CT can be held liable for cleanup costs and damage associated with leading tanks; sellers who do not disclose the presence of an underground tank to buyers may have to take back the property

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Lead Based Paint

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inspections are not required for the sale or lease of property, abatement required if a child lives in the dwelling and there is defective lead based paint

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