Environmental
Under Oregon law, buyers of residential property have the right to conduct an environmental investigation as part of their due diligence. If the seller refuses to allow testing for known soil contamination, the buyer should:
AProceed with the purchase since the seller has no obligation to allow testing
BConsult with an environmental attorney and consider terminating the contract✓ Correct
CRequest a disclosure only and not bother with testing
DProceed only if the lender approves the purchase
Explanation
If a seller refuses to allow environmental testing when contamination is suspected, the buyer should seek legal advice and carefully consider whether to proceed. Known soil contamination is a material fact and refusal to allow testing is a significant red flag.
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