Environmental
Hawaii's high humidity can lead to which structural problem that sellers must disclose?
AA. Foundation heaving from frost
BB. Dry rot in wooden structural components✓ Correct
CC. Permafrost under the foundation
DD. Basement flooding
Explanation
Hawaii's humid tropical climate can cause dry rot (fungal decay) in wooden structural components, which must be disclosed as it can significantly affect the structural integrity of a property.
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