Environmental
A Virginia seller must disclose the presence of a private well and septic system on the Residential Property Disclosure Statement. Buyers should be advised to:
AAccept the systems as is without testing
BHave the well water tested and the septic system inspected before closing✓ Correct
CAssume the systems were recently upgraded
DOnly inspect them after closing
Explanation
Private wells and septic systems should be tested and inspected before closing. Well water quality and septic system functionality are material to the property's value and habitability.
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