Environmental
Which of the following Ohio properties would be MOST likely to require an environmental assessment before purchase?
AA suburban ranch home built in 2005
BA former dry-cleaning facility✓ Correct
CA vacant residential lot in a new subdivision
DA condominium unit on the 5th floor
Explanation
Former dry-cleaning facilities are high-risk properties because dry-cleaning chemicals (PCE/TCE) are common groundwater contaminants. Phase I and Phase II ESAs are typically required before purchase.
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