Environmental
Maine's Solid Waste Management Law regulates the disposal of hazardous waste. A homebuyer who discovers an illegal dump on the property they purchased:
AHas no liability as the previous owner caused the problem
BMay be liable for cleanup costs as the current property owner under state law✓ Correct
CCan simply cover the waste with soil
DOnly has liability if they knew about the dump before purchase
Explanation
Under Maine's hazardous waste laws (similar to CERCLA), current property owners may be held liable for cleanup costs even if they did not cause the contamination, emphasizing the importance of environmental due diligence.
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Closing CostsFees and expenses paid by the buyer and/or seller at the closing of a real estate transaction, in addition to the property's purchase price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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