Environmental
A Washington seller must provide buyers with a Natural Hazard Disclosure if the property is in a:
A100-year floodplain only
BAreas including flood zones, earthquake hazard zones, landslide hazard areas, or tsunami inundation zones✓ Correct
CAny area within 1 mile of a volcanic mountain
DOnly areas with documented soil liquefaction
Explanation
Washington's seller disclosure form (Form 17) requires sellers to disclose natural hazard risks including flood zones, earthquake-prone areas, landslide and erosion hazards, and tsunami inundation areas if the property is located in such areas.
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