Environmental
Under Florida law, if a property has been used as a gas station, potential buyers should be most concerned about contamination from:
AAsbestos floor tiles
BUnderground petroleum storage tank leaks contaminating soil and groundwater✓ Correct
CLead-based paint in the building
DRadon gas
Explanation
Former gas stations are associated with potential petroleum contamination from underground storage tank (UST) leaks. Gasoline and its components (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene — BTEX) can contaminate soil and groundwater, creating significant environmental liability.
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