Environmental
An 'innocent landowner defense' under CERCLA protects a buyer who:
AWas unaware of any contamination when purchasing and conducted appropriate due diligence (Phase I ESA)✓ Correct
BPurchased the property at a tax sale
CObtained a government permit before construction
DHad the property appraised before purchase
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense protects buyers who acquired property without knowing of the contamination AND who conducted appropriate pre-purchase environmental due diligence (typically a Phase I ESA).
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