Environmental
When is a seller required to disclose the presence of asbestos in an Oregon home?
AOnly if asbestos is in friable (crumbling) condition
BWhenever the seller has actual knowledge of its presence✓ Correct
COnly if the home was built before 1900
DOnly if asbestos is visible during a walkthrough
Explanation
Oregon sellers must disclose in the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement any known asbestos materials in the property. Even non-friable asbestos is a material fact that must be disclosed if the seller has actual knowledge of its presence. Buyers may then decide whether to test further and what remediation might be needed.
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