Environmental
In Alaska, a seller of residential property built before 1978 who fails to provide the required lead-based paint disclosure may be liable for:
AUp to $10,000 in civil penalties per violation
BTriple the amount of damages and attorney's fees to the buyer✓ Correct
CNo liability since the seller lived in the house
DOnly costs of lead testing, not full damages
Explanation
The federal lead-based paint disclosure regulation provides civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance and allows buyers to recover triple damages plus attorney's fees from sellers who knowingly violate the disclosure requirements. This creates a strong incentive for compliance.
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