Environmental
A Wisconsin buyer learns the property they are purchasing has a buried oil tank that was never removed. This is best described as:
AAn immaterial cosmetic defect
BA potential environmental hazard requiring investigation and possibly remediation✓ Correct
COnly the seller's problem after closing
DCovered automatically by standard title insurance
Explanation
A buried oil tank is a potential environmental hazard. It may have leaked petroleum, requiring soil testing and possible remediation.
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