Environmental
Mississippi law requires that properties near known Superfund (CERCLA) sites be disclosed to buyers because:
AAll Superfund sites are on the National Register of Historic Places
BProximity to contaminated sites is a material fact affecting property value and habitability✓ Correct
CLenders refuse all loans near Superfund sites
DSuperfund sites automatically make neighboring properties uninhabitable
Explanation
Proximity to a Superfund or other known contaminated site is a material fact that affects property value and may affect the health and safety of occupants. Mississippi's disclosure requirements apply to known material facts.
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