Environmental
A Minnesota property seller is aware the property has elevated lead levels in the soil from prior use as a battery manufacturing facility. Under CERCLA and state law, the seller:
AIs immune from disclosure since they did not cause the contamination
BMust disclose known environmental conditions to the buyer✓ Correct
COnly needs to disclose if asked directly by the buyer
DIs only liable after closing if not disclosed
Explanation
Minnesota requires sellers to disclose known material facts, including environmental contamination. Even if the current seller didn't cause the contamination, they must disclose what they know. Failure to disclose known contamination can result in fraud liability, CERCLA liability, and state enforcement actions.
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