Environmental
An Oklahoma commercial real estate due diligence inspection should include reviewing the current and historical uses of the property for environmental purposes. A prior use that should raise significant red flags is:
AA former public library
BA former auto repair shop, dry cleaner, gas station, photo processing lab, or other operation known to use or generate hazardous substances✓ Correct
CA former residential use only
DA former grocery store (general merchandise only)
Explanation
Properties with prior uses that involved hazardous materials (auto repair: petroleum products and solvents; dry cleaners: chlorinated solvents; gas stations: USTs with petroleum) are red flags requiring environmental investigation before purchase. These represent some of the most common contamination sources in Oklahoma.
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