Contracts

Vermont's 'environmental contingency' in a commercial purchase contract allows the buyer to:

ASkip the due diligence period
BConduct environmental assessments and exit the contract if unacceptable environmental conditions are discovered✓ Correct
CRequire the seller to remediate all contamination before closing
DReceive a price reduction for any environmental issues

Explanation

An environmental contingency gives the buyer the right to conduct Phase I and/or Phase II environmental assessments and terminate the contract without penalty if environmental conditions are discovered that are unacceptable to the buyer.

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