Environmental
A seller in NC who is selling a home with an oil-fired heating system should check whether there is:
AA current oil delivery contract to transfer to the buyer
BAn above-ground or underground storage tank (UST) on the property requiring disclosure or testing✓ Correct
CA permit for the oil furnace
DAn oil price hedge agreement
Explanation
Oil-fired heating systems may use above-ground or underground storage tanks that can leak and contaminate soil. The seller should disclose the tank's existence, and testing may be required.
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