EnvironmentalIntermediateAlaska Exam

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 buyerCorrect
CNo liability since the seller lived in the house, in most cases
DOnly costs of lead testing, not full damages

Why Triple the amount of damages and attorney's fees to the buyer Is Correct

Answer B: Triple the amount of damages and attorney's fees to the buyer

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.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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