Environmental
A Virginia commercial buyer's Phase II ESA reveals petroleum contamination in soil. The buyer's most important next step is to:
AImmediately file a claim with the seller's insurance
BEvaluate cleanup costs, negotiate cleanup contingency in the purchase contract, or terminate the purchase✓ Correct
CBuy the property at full price and clean up after
DReport it to VREB
Explanation
A Phase II ESA finding of contamination requires careful evaluation of cleanup costs and who bears responsibility. The buyer should negotiate a price reduction, cleanup contingency, or may choose to terminate the purchase contract.
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