Environmental

Maryland requires sellers to disclose the presence of underground storage tanks (USTs) on a property because:

AUSTs increase property value
BLeaking USTs can contaminate soil and groundwater, creating significant liability✓ Correct
CUSTs are required by law to be insured
DUSTs must be removed before any sale in Maryland

Explanation

Leaking USTs can cause significant soil and groundwater contamination, creating environmental liability. Maryland sellers must disclose known USTs as part of the Residential Property Disclosure.

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