Louisiana Environmental
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Environmental questions on the Louisiana exam cover both federal environmental laws and Louisiana-specific disclosure requirements. Federal topics include lead-based paint (pre-1978 housing), asbestos, radon, underground storage tanks, and CERCLA liability. Louisiana has additional state-level environmental disclosure requirements enforced by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) — including Louisiana-specific environmental conditions that affect property use and disclosure. Environmental questions trip up candidates who studied only federal law without reviewing the LA-specific overlay.
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Q1. Under the Louisiana Residential Property Disclosure Act, sellers are required to disclose knowledge of:
Explanation
The Louisiana Residential Property Disclosure Act requires sellers to disclose known material defects and environmental hazards that could affect the property's value or desirability.
Q2. Louisiana has extensive wetlands that affect real estate. Before developing property that may contain wetlands, an owner typically needs permits from:
Explanation
Developing property that may contain wetlands in Louisiana requires permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 permits) and may require review by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
Q3. The federal law that requires disclosure of lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 is:
Explanation
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (also called the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act) requires sellers and landlords to disclose known lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978.
Q4. Radon is a hazardous gas in real estate that enters homes primarily through:
Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that enters homes through cracks in foundations and floors, gaps around service pipes, and other openings from the soil below.
Q5. In Louisiana, flood zone disclosures are important because:
Explanation
Louisiana has extensive flood-prone areas. Properties located in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) may require mandatory federal flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as a condition of federally backed mortgages.
Q6. Asbestos in real estate is most hazardous when:
Explanation
Asbestos is most dangerous when it is friable — meaning it can be crumbled or disturbed to release microscopic fibers into the air. Inhaled asbestos fibers cause serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma.
Q7. CERCLA (Superfund) places liability for environmental cleanup of contaminated property on:
Explanation
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) imposes joint and several liability for cleanup on current and prior owners/operators, generators of hazardous substances, and transporters — even if they did not personally cause the contamination.
Q8. An underground storage tank (UST) on a Louisiana commercial property is a concern because:
Explanation
Underground storage tanks (USTs) may develop leaks over time, releasing petroleum products into the surrounding soil and groundwater. This environmental contamination can make the property unsellable and require expensive remediation.
Q9. In Louisiana real estate transactions, the seller must disclose known environmental hazards including:
Explanation
Louisiana's property disclosure law requires sellers to disclose known environmental hazards including flood zone designation, wetlands, land subsidence, hazardous substances, and other conditions that could affect the property.
Q10. Land subsidence in Louisiana is a significant concern because:
Explanation
Land subsidence — the gradual sinking of land — is a major issue in Louisiana, particularly in coastal and delta regions. It can damage foundations, increase flood risk, and significantly impact property values. Standard homeowners policies typically do not cover subsidence damage.
Q11. Which federal law governs the cleanup of hazardous waste sites and brownfields in Louisiana?
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