Environmental
What is an 'environmental lien' in Idaho real estate?
AA lien for unpaid landscaping services
BA lien placed on property by a government agency to recover environmental cleanup costs✓ Correct
CA restriction on development near wetlands
DAn insurance lien for environmental liability coverage
Explanation
Environmental liens can be imposed by government agencies (federal EPA or Idaho DEQ) against property to recover costs of cleaning up contamination. These liens can take priority over other interests in the property.
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