Environmental
A Mississippi buyer discovers after closing that the property is built on a former landfill. The seller knew but did not disclose this information. The buyer may have legal claims for:
AEminent domain
BFraudulent misrepresentation or concealment, and may seek rescission or damages✓ Correct
CInverse condemnation
DViolation of the Fair Housing Act
Explanation
A seller who knowingly conceals a material environmental defect (such as a former landfill) commits fraudulent concealment. The buyer may seek rescission of the sale, damages, or both.
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