Environmental
An innocent landowner defense under CERCLA can protect a buyer who:
APurchases contaminated property at a discount knowing about contamination
BConducts appropriate due diligence (all appropriate inquiries) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination✓ Correct
CIs a government entity
DPurchases property at a tax sale
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA protects buyers who conduct proper environmental due diligence (all appropriate inquiries/Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination.
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