Environmental
Washington State's Department of Ecology has designated a property as a 'Confirmed and Contaminated Site' on the Hazardous Sites List. A real estate licensee representing a buyer of adjacent property should:
AIgnore it because it is the neighbor's problem
BDisclose the proximity to the contaminated site as a material fact and recommend the buyer investigate potential impacts✓ Correct
COnly disclose if the contamination has migrated to the subject property
DKeep the information confidential under attorney-client privilege
Explanation
Proximity to a confirmed contaminated site (such as one on Ecology's Hazardous Sites List) is a material fact that a buyer would want to know. Washington licensees must disclose known material facts affecting property value and desirability.
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