Environmental
In Alabama, asbestos is most commonly found in which type of property?
ANew construction built after 2000
BCommercial and residential buildings built before 1980✓ Correct
CProperties located near industrial zones
DAgricultural land
Explanation
Asbestos was commonly used in building materials (insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, pipe wrapping) before its dangers were recognized. Buildings constructed before 1980 are most likely to contain asbestos.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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