Environmental
A Hawaii property has a cesspool that will be required by law to be upgraded or abandoned. This is a material fact because:
AA. It adds value to the property by providing independent sewage treatment
BB. It creates a future financial obligation for the owner and may affect the property's financing and value✓ Correct
CC. Cesspools are always illegal in Hawaii
DD. It is only a concern for agricultural properties
Explanation
Hawaii's cesspool upgrade/phase-out program creates a future financial obligation for the owner that affects value, financing, and the buyer's decision, making it a material disclosure.
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