Environmental
What is a environmental lien and how does it affect a property in Ohio?
AA lien for landscaping services
BA government lien securing recovery of environmental cleanup costs that attaches to contaminated property✓ Correct
CA fine for building code violations
DA restriction on property development
Explanation
An environmental lien can be placed on contaminated property by government agencies (Ohio EPA, EPA) to secure recovery of cleanup costs. These liens can affect title and must be addressed in real estate transactions.
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