Environmental
Maine property buyers should be aware that certain historic dry cleaning sites, gasoline stations, and industrial properties may contain 'orphan sites' where:
AThe owner has abandoned all interest in the property
BContamination exists but the responsible party is unknown, bankrupt, or unable to pay for cleanup✓ Correct
CThe property is owned by the state
DThe property is uninhabitable permanently
Explanation
Orphan sites are contaminated properties where the responsible party cannot be identified, is bankrupt, or lacks resources to fund cleanup. These sites may require state or federal funding and create significant obstacles to redevelopment.
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