Environmental
Under Pennsylvania law, who is responsible for disclosing a known water supply (well) problem on a rural property?
AThe county health department notifies all buyers automatically upon transfer
BThe seller, who must disclose known well problems on the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement✓ Correct
CThe listing broker, who is required to test all rural property wells independently
DThe mortgage lender, who orders well testing as a standard loan condition
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Seller's Property Disclosure Statement requires sellers to disclose known problems with water supply systems, including private wells — water quality issues, inadequate flow, pump failures, or system age. Buyers of rural properties with private wells should conduct water quality testing as part of their home inspection.
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