Environmental
Mold disclosure is required in Minnesota real estate transactions because mold can cause:
AOnly aesthetic damage to walls
BHealth effects including respiratory issues and structural damage to the building✓ Correct
CNo significant harm if painted over
DOnly damage to personal property
Explanation
Mold can cause serious respiratory problems and other health issues, and can structurally damage building materials. Minnesota's seller's disclosure requirements include known mold conditions.
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Key Terms to Know
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
State-Specific Concepts
Disclosure Requirements
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