Environmental Issues & The Real Estate Transaction Flashcards
Asbestos
primarily regulated at a federal level, DPH has regulations requiring the abatement in schools and regulations that mirror federal law
Radon
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
Crumbling Foundations
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
Wells
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
Water Diversion
CT Water Diversion Policy Act prohibits a diversion of state waters without a permit
Underground Storage Tanks
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
Lead Based Paint
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