Environmental
A Washington property owner's well water tests positive for arsenic above the EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL). This is:
ANormal for all Washington wells
BA material defect requiring disclosure and potentially remediation before sale✓ Correct
COnly a concern for properties in Eastern Washington
DRegulated only by the county health department with no disclosure required
Explanation
Arsenic contamination above EPA MCL levels in well water is a material health and safety concern. It must be disclosed on Form 17 and typically requires remediation (filtration system or new water source) before a buyer will accept the property.
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Key Terms to Know
Fiduciary Duty
The highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
Right of First RefusalA contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
State-Specific Concepts
Disclosure Requirements
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