Environmental

Vermont's underground storage tank (UST) regulations are significant for real estate because:

AAll Vermont homes are required to have USTs
BOld fuel oil or gasoline USTs may have leaked, causing soil contamination requiring remediation✓ Correct
CUSTs increase property value
DUSTs are exempt from disclosure requirements

Explanation

Leaking underground storage tanks (fuel oil, gasoline) are a common source of soil and groundwater contamination in Vermont. Discovery during a transaction may require costly remediation and affect property value.

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