Environmental
A Nebraska property agent discloses a former underground fuel tank that has been removed and the site 'cleaned up.' The buyer's best protection is to:
AAccept the seller's representation of a clean site
BRequest a letter of closure or no further action (NFA) from NDEE confirming cleanup✓ Correct
CHave the agent verify the cleanup was completed
DAsk the county assessor for records
Explanation
A No Further Action (NFA) letter from NDEE confirms the cleanup meets regulatory standards. Without this documentation, the buyer has no assurance the contamination was adequately addressed despite the seller's claims.
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