Environmental

The presence of a hog confinement operation adjacent to an Iowa residential property is considered:

AIrrelevant to the property's value or marketability
BA potentially material fact affecting value and desirability that an Iowa licensee should disclose to buyers✓ Correct
CAutomatically protected by Iowa's Right to Farm Act and need not be disclosed
DA zoning violation that must be reported to the IDNR

Explanation

Adjacent agricultural operations, including livestock confinements, can materially affect a property's desirability and value due to odors and environmental concerns. Iowa licensees have a duty to disclose known material facts affecting the property or its surroundings.

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