Environmental
Which of the following describes the 'innocent landowner' defense under CERCLA?
AA landowner is always liable for contamination on their property regardless of when it occurred
BA landowner who purchased property without knowledge of contamination after conducting all appropriate inquiry may avoid CERCLA liability✓ Correct
CA landowner is only liable if they created the contamination themselves
DCERCLA does not apply to residential properties in Ohio
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense allows property owners who purchased land without knowledge of contamination — and who conducted all appropriate inquiry (such as a Phase I ESA) — to avoid CERCLA liability.
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