Environmental
Oklahoma properties near former dry cleaning operations should be assessed for contamination from:
AAsbestos and lead paint
BPerchloroethylene (PCE/PERC) and other chlorinated solvents commonly used in dry cleaning operations✓ Correct
CPetroleum hydrocarbons from vehicles
DAgricultural pesticides
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations historically used perchloroethylene (PCE/PERC) and other chlorinated solvents. These chemicals are persistent groundwater contaminants and former dry cleaner sites should be assessed for contamination before purchase.
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Comparable Sales (Comps)
Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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