Environmental
When a South Dakota real estate agent shows a property and notices what appears to be underground storage tank (UST) fill pipes in the yard, the agent should:
ARemove the fill pipes to eliminate liability
BDisclose this observation to the buyer as a potential environmental concern✓ Correct
CIgnore the observation unless the seller mentions it
DOnly disclose if the buyer asks about environmental issues
Explanation
Underground storage tanks are a significant environmental concern due to potential soil and groundwater contamination from leaks. A real estate agent who observes signs of USTs (like fill pipes) has a duty to disclose this material observation to buyer clients.
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