Environmental
A Pennsylvania real estate licensee who suspects a property has an underground storage tank (UST) should advise the buyer to:
AIgnore it since USTs are the seller's problem
BConduct due diligence including a Phase I/II ESA and investigation of tank status with PADEP records✓ Correct
CPurchase the property and immediately file a UST claim with PADEP
DRequire the seller to abandon the UST in place before closing
Explanation
A suspected UST is a significant environmental risk. Licensees should advise buyers to conduct due diligence — review PADEP's UST database, obtain a Phase I ESA, and potentially a Phase II ESA with soil testing. Leaking USTs can result in expensive cleanup liability.
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