Environmental
A Kentucky property owner discovers that their neighbor's chemical runoff has contaminated their groundwater well. The property owner may seek relief under:
ARESPA
BCommon law nuisance or trespass, and state environmental laws✓ Correct
CThe Fair Housing Act
DKREC disciplinary procedures
Explanation
Groundwater contamination from a neighbor's activities may constitute a common law nuisance or trespass, giving the property owner grounds for a civil lawsuit. State environmental agencies (Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet) may also take enforcement action against the polluter.
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