Environmental
A Utah property's well water tests positive for arsenic above EPA standards. The agent's obligation is to:
AKeep the test results confidential to protect the seller
BDisclose this known material defect to prospective buyers✓ Correct
CReport it only to the Utah DEQ, not to buyers
DDisclose it only after closing
Explanation
Contaminated well water is a known material defect that must be disclosed to prospective buyers. It directly affects habitability and is the kind of fact that materially affects a buyer's decision.
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