Environmental
Pennsylvania's coal mine subsidence disclosure requirement mandates that sellers of real property in certain counties:
APurchase mine subsidence insurance before listing
BDisclose known or suspected mine subsidence issues and the availability of mine subsidence insurance✓ Correct
CHire a geological survey before any sale
DRemediate all subsidence before transfer
Explanation
In Pennsylvania counties with underground mining history, sellers must disclose known or suspected mine subsidence conditions on the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement. They must also inform buyers about the availability of mine subsidence insurance through the Pennsylvania Mines and Minerals Division.
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