Environmental
A Connecticut property has naturally occurring uranium in its well water above the EPA maximum contaminant level. Under Connecticut law, the seller must:
AOnly disclose this if the buyer asks about water quality
BDisclose the known condition as a material defect that could affect the buyer's health and the property's value✓ Correct
CSimply connect to municipal water before selling
DFilter the water and need not disclose the prior condition
Explanation
Known water quality issues—including naturally occurring contaminants like uranium or arsenic above safe levels—are material defects that must be disclosed to buyers under Connecticut's Property Condition Disclosure Act and general common law fraud principles.
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Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
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